Make way for TOI's Power Creator Awards; jury to meet in Mumbai to crown India's best Digital Creators
The biggest content creator awards of the year are here! Make way for the inaugural edition of TOI's
Power Creator Awards
, a prestigious initiative dedicated to honouring India's most influential, impactful and inspiring digital creators who are redefining the digital landscape.
In a world buzzing with creativity and innovation, content creators are redefining how stories are told, communities are built, and trends are set. The highly-anticipated Power Creator Awards will shine a spotlight on these trailblazers, celebrating their talent and showcasing the powerful narratives they bring to life.
The jury meet to crown India's best creators is set to take place at a grand event in Mumbai on April 30 at the iconic JW Marriott. This prestigious gathering will bring together an illustrious panel of industry stalwarts - author and filmmaker
Tahira Kashyap
Khurrana, reality TV star
Maheep Kapoor
, actor and casting director
Abhishek Banerjee
, and digital entrepreneur and influencer
Malini Agarwal
- who will undertake the important task of selecting India's finest content creators. Leading this eminent jury will be
Times Internet
Business Head Prasad Sanyal, ensuring a thorough and rigorous evaluation process.
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With more than 30 nomination categories, Power Creator Awards celebrates the full spectrum of India's thriving content ecosystem. The jury will carefully sift through all the nominations and rate them on key parameters including creativity, originality and audience engagement.
From Gen Z creators to food enthusiasts; fashion, beauty & fitness influencers to educators, dancers, and tech innovators, the awards will honour the talent, and creativity of digital storytellers across diverse genres.
By spotlighting voices that entertain, inform, and inspire millions, Power Creator Awards aim to not only recognise excellence but also empower the next wave of content pioneers shaping India's digital future.
In addition to the Jury Choice winners, you, the audience, will also have the power to vote for your favourite creators and help crown them as Popular Choice winners.
With a diverse range of nominees and an eclectic panel combining creativity, experience, and insight, the Power Creator Awards are set to establish a new benchmark for celebrating excellence in the digital world. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai on May 29. Stay tuned!
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