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Join the excitement—submit your picks for Creator of the Year, Creative King & Queen of 2026 and more!

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Celebrate the Creatives Who Inspire Community

Every creative has a story.

Whether they're creating art, building businesses, mentoring others, organizing events, or inspiring the next generation, this is your opportunity to recognize someone making a meaningful impact.

Community nominations help us celebrate the people whose creativity strengthens our communities every day.

Eligibility

  • Nominees should be at least 18 years of age.

  • Nominees should have demonstrated meaningful contributions to the creative community.

  • Creative King and Queen candidates must be willing to actively participate in the fundraising campaign leading up to The Creators Ball (Kicks-Off September 2026).

  • Self-nominations are welcome unless otherwise noted.

  • All nominations are subject to review by the Music, Fashion, and Arts Foundation.

FAQs

Who can nominate?

Anyone from the community can submit a nomination.

When do nominations close?

Nominations close at midnight on the last day of the month.

How is voting conducted?

Community voting happens online after nominations close, where everyone can cast their votes for finalists.

Winners are announced live on our website.

When are winners announced?
Can I nominate myself?

Yes, self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

People's Choice Creator of the Year

Recognizes an individual whose creativity, leadership, and positive impact have inspired and strengthened the community. Finalists will advance to a public voting round, with the winner announced at The Creators Ball.

Innovation Award

Honors a creative who is pushing boundaries through original ideas, technology, entrepreneurship, or artistic excellence. The recipient will be selected by the Music, Fashion, and Arts Foundation and recognized during The Creators Ball.

Creative King

Recognizes an individual who will serve as a fundraising ambassador for the Foundation. Selected candidates will participate in a fundraising campaign leading up to The Creators Ball, with the top fundraiser crowned Creative King.

Creative Queen

Recognizes an individual who will serve as a fundraising ambassador for the Foundation. Selected candidates will participate in a fundraising campaign leading up to The Creators Ball, with the top fundraiser crowned Creative Queen.

What Happens Next?

After the nomination period closes, all submissions will be reviewed by the Music, Fashion, and Arts Foundation. Eligible nominees will be evaluated based on the selected category and overall contribution to the creative community.

Selected finalists and Creative King & Queen candidates will be contacted directly before being announced publicly. People's Choice Creator of the Year finalists will advance to a public voting round, while Creative King and Creative Queen candidates will begin their fundraising campaign. Winners will be honored during The Creators Ball: Black Tie Masquerade on November 14, 2026.

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