Call for nominations: Brand Faces to Watch 2026

Campaign Middle East is now accepting nominations for Brand Faces to Watch 2026, spotlighting the most promising young talent aged 30 and younger working client-side across marketing, communications, digital, and social media roles.

The Brand Faces to Watch recognises rising stars from the region who are already shaping the future of marketing. Whether they’re leading brand transformations, building digital-first strategies or pushing creative boundaries, these individuals represent the next wave of industry leadership

Nominations can be submitted by agencies who work closely with these marketers or by senior managers within the client organisations themselves.

To submit a nomination, please fill in the form linked below and ensure all fields are completed within the word limits provided. A high-resolution image (minimum 1MB) must be attached for the nomination to be considered. The most creative images will have a chance to be featured on the covers.

The selected nominees will be featured in Campaign Middle East’s August print and digital issue.

The extended deadline for submissions for Brand Faces to Watch is 26 June 2026.

For any enquiries, please contact [email protected].

To view last year’s Brand Faces to Watch, please see here.

We look forward to celebrating the talent that will drive the region’s marketing future forward.

Please fill the Brand Faces to Watch 2026 nomination form below.

Call for nominations: Faces to Watch 2026: Brand Edition

Details of the nominee
Name*
First Last
Date of birth*

Day
Month
Year
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Country of Residence*

Must be part of the Middle East and North Africa region.
Designation*
Company name*
Short bio/professional achievements*
maximum 600 characters
Guiding principle*
maximum 300 characters
Side hustle*
maximum 300 characters
Linkedin handle*
Instagram handle*
Email*
Contact number*
Picture*
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Please rename the pictures with your first name and last name before uploading. E.g: John_Smith.jpg. Minimum 500Kb. Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf
Details of nominator
The Nominator can be HOD or line manager or the agency head.
Name*
First Last
Nominator's Company Name*
Nominator's Designation*
How you work with the nominee i.e. Line Manager, Client etc*
Nominator's Email*
Nominator's Contact number*
Nominator's Recommendations*
The recommendation should share what makes the person worthy to be named as one of the Brands Faces to Watch. Please include name and title for any additional recommendations. (maximum 600 characters).