The Rising Star Award recognizes the newer practitioner whose verified results and public work mark them as the next generation of search — under five years in the industry, already moving it.
Entry is free. Work completed between May 2026 and April 2027 is eligible for the 2027 award. Shortlisted entries are verified against live ranking, traffic and link data before the panel votes — bring receipts, not adjectives. Enter or nominate for 2027 →