Nominations for Ten To Watch In 2026 are open on November 1st and close 11:59 pm EST on November 7, 2026. The nomination link will be available at that time.

Candidates should be submitted in one of the following categories: agents, managers, attorneys, publicists, and financial advisors. You will need your nominee’s name, job title, company and a brief explanation of why you think they should be named Ten To Watch In 2026.

Yes. You can nominate as many people as you’d like - including yourself.

Diverse Representation receives hundreds of nominations each year. We consider a number of factors when selecting the honorees. However, we are looking for specific and detailed information on what the nominee has accomplished this year and the various ways in which they have demonstrated leadership, impact, innovation or creativity in the industry.

• The nomination deadline is firm and late submissions will not be accepted.

• Nominees who are selected for the list will be notified directly.