South Africa, Oct. 3 -- Marketers now have until 6 October to nominate the peers they believe have inspired their brands, delivered growth and demonstrated industry leadership during 2025.

Their efforts will now be entirely judged by a jury of peers, with the new 16-strong jury, not just selecting the shortlist but also gathering in December to debate who should win, ahead of a private vote. WFA CEO Stephan Loerke will chair the jury.

For the first time, the award, which is supported by The Drum, will also have an official partner, with Kantar now backing this initiative.

The shortlist will be announced in November, with the winner named in January 2026.

Jury members are:

Global Marketer of the Year 2025 is open to any client-side ma...