The Finalists Revealed: Freelance Professional of the Year
Running your own show takes a completely different kind of skill. Freelancers wear every hat - strategist, creator, account manager, salesperson and business owner - while delivering work that competes with, and often outperforms, much larger teams.
The Freelance Professional category celebrates the independent consultants, freelance strategists and solo practitioners raising the bar for the industry. This year's finalists demonstrate the depth of expertise, resilience and commercial impact that comes from working at the sharp end of social media, helping clients solve challenges, build brands and deliver exceptional results.
Congratulations to our shortlisted finalists:
- Natalia Dubynska - From Invisible to Unmissable: A Personal Brand Practice Built on Real Client Transformations
- Vi Nguyen - Building Impact From Global Brand Strategist to Independent Social Media Freelancer
- Claire Clark - How Social Strategy Turned Around Elderflower Fields' 2025/26 Season
- Indie Lilyella Stowell - From Student to Freelance Marketer: Building a Business Through Personal Brand and Organic Social Media
The winner will be revealed live at the Social Media Marketing Awards 2026, 8th October, where we'll celebrate the people, teams and campaigns setting the standard for social media marketing. Grab a ticket to attend the event and celebrate together!
Congratulations to all of this year's finalists!!