Instagram Lines Up Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, Finneas, Chloé Zhao as This Year’s Creator Awards Judges (Exclusive)

Instagram is returning its Rings creator awards for a second year, with a judging panel of figures from fashion, music, film, sport and online culture. The programme recognises creators across different genres, with winners chosen by people in their fields rather than by an algorithm or follower count.

The 2026 panel includes Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, Finneas, Chloé Zhao and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, among others. Instagram plans to name 50 honorees, up from 25 last year; each will receive a gold ring designed by Emily Adams Bode Aujla and new digital profile tools, as the company aims to build a continuing community among winners. Honorees are due to be announced later this month.