Clio Creators 2026

03/26/2026

Entries Open March 26th

Submit entries before August 21, 2026 to receive final deadline pricing.
Clio Creators
Clio Creators

Clio Creators, founded in 2026, is one of six verticals developed by the Clios to celebrate creative excellence in a specialized field. The program champions boundary-pushing originality and craft from personalities, platforms, brands and communities across the creator ecosystem that shape popular culture. Each cycle, top creators, marketers and agency leaders convene as a jury to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Clio Creator Awards.

Clio Creator Council

Haley Baylee headshot

Haley Baylee has rewritten the script on what it means to be a modern-day content creator, and celebrity. Once a scientist, she’s now a full time creator, host and model who’s taken the internet by storm. Starting with winning Sports Illustrated’s Model Search in 2017, Haley’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. She’s graced magazine covers (Numero Netherlands, Glamour Bulgaria, Modeliste, Basic Magazine, etc.), attended every major red carpet (Grammys, Oscars, Tonys, Golden Globes, VMAs, etc), led panels for Fortune 500 companies, and collaborated with A-list celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Jacob Elordi, ENYPHEN, Coleman Domingo, Olivia Rodrigo, Courtney Cox, Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, and more. Haley has achieved unheard of growth across all of her social platforms, with over 35 million collective followers gained in just three years. Her down-to-earth vibe, comedy skits and relatable content have struck a chord with an international audience. Haley has been consecutively named a Forbes Top Creator for 2024, 2025 & 2026, a Time 100 Top Creator, a Shorty Award winner, listed on Maxim Top 100, nominated for a Streamy award, and continues to empower young women around the world to embrace their truest self. Haley Baylee is proof that you can be a model, a scientist, a creator, and a force for positive change all at once. Her journey is an inspiration, showing us that passions can lead to incredible places and that embracing who you are is a superpower in itself.

Adam W headshot

Adam W is one of the most influential comedy creators of his generation. With over 69 million followers and more than 28 billion views across platforms in the past two years, he’s become a global force. As the fastest-growing comedy star on YouTube Shorts, Adam gained 16 million subscribers in under two years, blending sharp relatable humor with mass appeal. In 2024, he took his comedy from screen to stage, opening for Dane Cook on tour, while also speaking at industry events with TikTok, YouTube, and Forbes. His success earned him the Cover Creator spot on the Forbes’ Top Creators List 2025, as well as features in Rolling Stone’s Top 20 Creators, Forbes 30 Under 30, and profiles in Fortune, Adweek, and The LA Times. With partnerships with Disney, the NFL, Pepsi, Walmart, and ambassadorships with Instagram and Old Spice, Adam has built a brand that’s both creatively original and commercially powerful, redefining what it means to be a digital star and creator today.

Dhar Mann headshot

Dhar Mann is one of the world’s most influential storytellers and the founder of Dhar Mann Studios, the audience-first global entertainment company dedicated to uplifting the world by creating stories and experiences that help people feel seen and connected. Recently named Forbes’ #2 Top Creator for the third consecutive year and a member of TIME100’s inaugural Creator list in 2025, his content reaches more than 170 million followers and generates nearly 300 million views each week. Built on a direct relationship with its audience, Dhar Mann Studios creates positive, uplifting original programming, from long-form narrative series to short-form content, with stories rooted in universal human experiences. Its storytelling resonates across cultures and generations, with three out of four viewers reporting the content changes how they feel, think and treat others after watching. Dhar Mann Studios builds large-scale, custom partnerships with brands including Adobe, the NFL, and Gap. The company also produces original programming for distribution partners including: Samsung TV Plus, where Dhar launched a FAST channel and the platform’s first creator-led original content deal, and FOX Entertainment through a landmark global vertical video slate. Dhar has been nominated for Favorite Male Creator at the 2024 and 2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. He’s also won various Telly Awards and Shorty Awards, recently being honored for “Studio of the Year” at the 2025 Shorty Awards.

Cole Walliser headshot

Cole Walliser is a Canadian director, writer, and creative producer based in Santa Monica, best known for directing E! Entertainment’s GlamBOT—the high-speed red carpet camera that has become a viral online sensation at the Academy Awards, GRAMMYs, and other major award shows. Named one of TIME’s Top 100 Creators, Cole has built a highly engaged global following thanks to his unique creative POV and dynamic on-camera presence. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Cole earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue film. He first made waves filming dancers in Vancouver, a gig that led to directing Miley Cyrus’s viral online dance battle, tour visuals, and documentaries for P!nk’s Funhouse and The Truth About Love world tours. He also wrote and directed a multi-screen narrative short for Katy Perry’s California Dreams tour and has collaborated with music icons such as Cher, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Tinashe, and Laura Marano. Cole’s work spans both sides of the camera. He hosted and judged Hulu’s photography competition series Exposure, directed commercials for brands like Red Bull and Chevy, and partnered on campaigns with Mercedes-Benz, Rare Beauty, Dove, Campari, and Bulgari. Expanding his portfolio beyond entertainment, he has also brought his signature style to sports projects like the NFL Draft. An entrepreneur at heart, Cole is launching his own coffee brand, blending his artistry with his love for creating new ventures.

Hannah Stocking headshot

Hannah Stocking is a trailblazing Forbes top creator, actress, and comedian with over 74 million followers and nearly 2 billion lifetime YouTube views. Known for her sharp humor and innovative storytelling, she combines comedy with education by creating content that captivates global audiences. Realizing the power of humor and the immense connection that could be fostered in these special moments, Hannah began expanding her craft through comedic sketches around everyday relatable scenarios. She’s one of the few creators who does universal comedy while also harnessing her female audience through relationships and female comedy. As the first digital creator to receive the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Award at the United Nations and a nominee for a Kids Choice Award, Hannah has cemented her place as a leader in entertainment from her viral videos to her roles in major productions. She recently starred in Netflix’s The Wrong Paris which released in September 2025. Hannah’s strong digital footprint has led to walking the Hugo Boss show, and brand partnerships with Paramount, Liquid IV, Maybelline and more. Seamlessly bridging the gap between entertainment and fashion, she continues to break new ground through hosting and acting, further inspiring millions with her creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit.