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2026 EDITION

MONDO INNOVATOR AWARDS

Celebrating outstanding individuals making a profound impact on our industry.

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RECOGNIZING INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT

Nominees are recognized across eight categories spanning the full spectrum of music, tech, and culture.

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LEADERSHIP
02 
INNOVATION
03
ARTISTRY
04
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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EDUCATION
06
COLLABORATION
07
USE OF MUSIC IN MEDIA
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ADVOCACY FOR DOING GOOD

NOMINATIONS OPEN

WHO CAN SUBMIT A NOMINEE?

All professionals currently working or seeking work in the music, technology and affiliated industries (including students engaged in related academic business curricula intending to join the work force in these industries).

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Mondo Innovator Awards celebrate outstanding individuals who are making a profound impact on our industry.

Via an open nomination process from ending August 31, 2026, eligible nominees in each of the above categories shall be considered to be awarded The Mondo for 2026. 

The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2026.

Official rules, terms and conditions (PDF)

TIMELINE

  • JANUARY 21, 2026

          Nominee submission opens

  • AUGUST 31, 2026

          Nominee submission closes

  • OCTOBER 13, 2026

          Winners announced at  Mondo.NYC 2026, 

          Arlo Williamsburg Hotel 

          Winners announced at

          Mondo.NYC 2026, 

2025 INNOVATOR AWARD WINNERS

Meet the trailblazers who received The Mondo in 2025.

Andreea Gleeson

ADVOCACY FOR DOING GOOD

Andreea Gleeson

Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore

Larry Miller

EDUCATION

Larry Miller

Clinical Professor, NYU Steinhardt, & Executive Director, Sony Audio Institute

Dr. Richard James Burgess

LEADERSHIP

Dr. Richard James Burgess

Chief Executive Officer, A2IM

Duo Doronzo

ARTISTRY

Duo Doronzo

Liz Sunde

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Liz Sunde

Co-Founder, Music to Life

Mag Rodriguez

COLLABORATION/DEAL

Mag Rodriguez

Chief Executive Officer, Even

Gregg Lehrman

USE OF MUSIC IN MEDIA

Gregg Lehrman

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Output

Daniel Clark

INNOVATION

Daniel Clark

Chief Executive Officer, Brain.FM

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RECOGNIZE THE PEOPLE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MUSIC

Nominations are open through August 31, 2026.

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