Affiliate Grand Slam Awards shortlist revealed

The first-ever Affiliate Grand Slam (AGS) Awards has revealed its official shortlist ahead of the ceremony in Rome on 04 November, with voting now open until 26 October. The shortlist showcases companies, teams, platforms, and individuals from across affiliate and performance marketing. Voters now have one week to support the names they believe deserve recognition.

TrafficStars joins the AGS Awards as Main Sponsor. The global advertising platform connects advertisers with large-scale premium inventory across international markets, offering both self-serve and fully managed campaign options.

View the shortlist and vote now.

30+ categories across affiliate marketing

The 30+ categories are grouped into five areas, each recognising a different part of the affiliate industry.

• The Growth Makers: Driving Revenue focuses on affiliate networks driving acquisition, performance, and growth
• Content Masters: The Entertainers recognise the creators, speakers, and media shaping industry conversations
• The Architects: Building the Industry recognise the technology and infrastructure powering the affiliate industry
• Industry Champions: Recognising Excellence highlight companies, teams, and individuals making wider contributions to the sector
• Community Favourites: Bringing the Industry Together recognises the events, venues, and experiences that bring the affiliate community together

Some of the categories include Best New Affiliate Network, Best Nutra Affiliate Network, Best E-commerce Affiliate Network, and Best Payment Solution. There are also awards covering software, lead generation, media buying, traffic, content, and individual achievement.

Who made the shortlist?

Among the companies on this year’s shortlist are MonetizeAd, JVZoo, PropellerAds, Outbrain, and Taboola, alongside other companies from across affiliate marketing, advertising technology, performance marketing, and digital advertising. Individual nominees include Marisha Lakhiani, Maor Benaim, Attila, Carmen Muley, and Stefan Muehlbauer, as well as professionals from across the wider industry. The full shortlist spans established businesses, newer companies, networks, technology providers, and individual professionals.

The shortlist also shows the range of work being recognised across affiliate and performance marketing. Some categories focus on specific verticals, while others recognise technology, media buying, payments, content, and individual achievement. That gives voters a broad mix of names to consider before making their choices.

This marks the final stage before the winners are decided. Nominations gave the industry the chance to put forward the people and businesses they believe deserve recognition. Voting now gives the wider community a direct say in the result.

Charity auction to support the SiGMA Foundation

The AGS Awards night will also include a charity art auction supporting the SiGMA Foundation. The foundation supports projects across education, healthcare, and sustainable development. Guests will be able to contribute during the evening while the awards recognise work across the industry.

The auction has become another part of the wider awards programme in Rome. It brings fundraising into an evening that also includes the ceremony, dinner, and networking. Proceeds will support the foundation’s ongoing charitable projects. The initiative gives guests another reason to take part beyond the awards themselves.

Voting for the Affiliate Grand Slam Awards closes on 26 October 2026. The winners will then be revealed in Rome on 04 November. This is the opportunity to support the companies, teams, and individuals you want to see recognised.

For more information about Affiliate Grand Slam Rome 2026, including speakers, exhibitors, and the event agenda, visit the official AGS website.