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Year-after-year, industry lists honor executives in prominent roles who are already in the headlines. What about the leaders you haven't heard about yet -- the ones still making a name for themselves and making big impact behind the scenes? The Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy and Modern Retail recognize the next generation of leaders across media and marketing, fashion, beauty and retail.

On February 22, we announced the 2022 shortlist. See the list of finalists here. On Thursday, April 14 at 2:30pm EST we're unveiling this year's winners. Click the "Remind Me" button below to add a reminder to your calendar.

Planning to submit next year? To access past coverage of this program, please click here.

REMIND ME

KEY DATES

All deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. PST

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JUDGES

HOW TO ENTER

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judges will be looking for individuals that can demonstrate success over the past 12 months for their respective companies. The individual must have no more than 9 years of experience in their current field to qualify for the award. Judges will also consider the structure, presentation and clarity of each entry.

Interested in being a judge? Submit your nomination here.

THE JUDGING PROCESS

Judges will read and pre-score entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted. Judges will be asked to give a score for each question within the entry form relating to three criteria: Forward Thinking, Leadership, and Success based on Results. These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All material will remain confidential to the judges, who are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Only the "Credits" section of an entry is subject to be made public.

FAQ

What parts of my entry are made public?

The only information that is ever publicized is the 'Credits' section of your entry, should you be named a finalist or winner.

Am I or the person I'm nominating eligible?

The individual must have no more than 9 years of experience in their current field. Experience outside of their current industry does not count towards the 9 years.

Who's contact information should we include on the entry form?

We use the included contact information for all updates regarding your entry. You should also include a secondary contact & email address in case we aren't able to connect with you.

What if my company or a competitor has a judge on the jury panel?

We recuse judges from scoring any categories their company or a direct competitor submits to.

When and how are finalists announced?

The shortlist will be announced on the Digiday website. All entrants will be notified, whether you are named a finalist or not, via the email address you included on your entry.

When are the winners announced?

All winners are announced virtually. The exact date will be announced with the shortlist.

Can I license the use of the Future Leader Awards logo?

Yes. Our licensing program provides you with the opportunity to further the reach of your win through the use of our seal on your website, via social media, email signatures and more. For more information on the options available, please reach out to our team at awards@digiday.com.

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