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Instagram Rings: Icons Judge Creators in 2026 Awards
20 Oct
Summary
- Instagram's Rings program returns for its second year.
- Winners receive a physical gold ring and digital tools.
- Judges include Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, and Adam Mosseri.
Instagram's creator awards program, Rings, is back for its second year with an enhanced format. This year's honorees will receive both a physical gold ring, designed by judge Emily Adams Bode Aujla, and unique digital tools for their Instagram profiles.
The prestigious 2026 judging panel includes global cultural icons such as Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, Finneas, and Chloé Zhao. Instagram head Adam Mosseri and other influential figures will select winners, focusing on creators who move culture forward.
Instagram's Eva Chen highlighted that the judges are icons selecting emerging artists, emphasizing that the awards are people-chosen, not algorithmically determined. Follower count is explicitly not a factor in selection.
The Rings program aims to foster community among recipients. This year, the number of honorees doubles from 25 to 50, increasing opportunities for creators to connect and collaborate. The winners will be announced later this month.
