From The Hollywood Reporter · Alex Weprin · · 1m
Instagram Rings 2026 Judges
Instagram names Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, and Chloé Zhao among 2026 Rings creators awards judges.
In brief
Instagram names Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, and Chloé Zhao among 2026 Rings creators awards judges. Instagram will award 50 creators in 2026 with physical gold rings and digital tools, chosen by a global panel of influencers and professionals. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Instagram Rings 2026
Instagram is returning its creator awards program for a second year with 50 winners.
2026 Judges Panel
The panel includes Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Finneas, Chloé Zhao, Mikaela Shiffrin, OSGEMEOS, Adam Mosseri, Charm La'Donna, Eva Chen, Will Welch, Isamaya Ffrench, Vikas Khanna, and Jack Edwards.
Judges' Criteria
Judges select creators who are becoming iconic in their fields, not based on follower count.
Expanded Digital Tools
Winners receive physical gold rings designed by Emily Adams Bode Aujla and digital creative tools to enhance their profiles.
Community Goal
Instagram aims to build a community where winners connect and collaborate across years.
Here's the gist
Instagram will award 50 creators in 2026 with physical gold rings and digital tools, chosen by a global panel of influencers and professionals.
