The sixth annual WIBA Awards for social media personalities on a mission to change the world took place on May 24th, 2024, at the iconic Hotel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival. The event gathered hundreds of top global content creators responsible for the year’s most viral moments. The evening featured a cocktail reception, a Gala Dinner, and an Awards ceremony with a special performance by Sonique.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Jonathan Cheban and Burak Özdemir at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
The event awarded international celebrities and extraordinary personalities such as Coco Rocha, Lena Mahfouf (Situations), Alexandre Maras, Hyram, Sasha Ray, and others. The prestigious Grand Prix WIBA title for 2024 was awarded to Burak Özdemir, the Turkish chef and restaurateur, who boasts over 129 million followers on social media.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Léna Mahfouf and Alexandre Maras at the the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Sasha Ray at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
The WIBA Awards are overseen by the World Influencers Association (WIBA) based in Monaco. It is the first and only international award honoring the work of social media personalities across multiple categories.
WIBA Awards title holders represent the top influencers worldwide, including notable names like Maye Musk, Richard Orlinski, Khaby Lame, Nusret Gökçe, Nikkie Tutorials, Gianluca Vacchi, Foodgod, Kat Graham, Kelly Rutherford, and Ellen Von Unwerth, among others.
The WIBA Awards event highlighted the most followed social causes, empowered diverse influencers’ voices, encouraged collaboration, and fostered a sense of global community among peers. The typical instant reach of a WIBA Awards ballroom is over 200 million impressions.
WIBA 2024 Title Holders
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: WIBA award winners onstage during the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Burak Özdemir: Grand Prix
Coco Rocha: Fashion Model Business Icon & Women Empowerment Advocate
Lena Situations: Motivation & Encouragement Lifestyle Influencer
Alexandre Maras: Most Influential Journalist in Social Media 2024
Sasha Ray: Fashion Lifestyle Influencer
Hyram: Best Influential Skincare Expert
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Hyram at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Mohamed Cheikh: French Contest Winners
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Mohamed Cheikh at the the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Reem Khabbazeh: Most Influential Social Personality of the Middle East
Lee Levi: Influential Actress in Social Media
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Lee Levi attends the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Maxim Ivanchuk: Best Aesthetic Medicine Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Maxim Ivanchuk attends the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Esteriore Brothers: Best Entertainment Influencers
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Esteriore Brothers attend the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Max Mariola: Best Food Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Max Mariola attends the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Jeff Hamilton: Influential Celebrity Fashion Artist
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Jeff Hamilton at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Pietro Checchi: New Name of Italian TikTok
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Pietro Checchi at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Marcello d’Onofrio attends the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Nadine Mirada: European Model Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Nadine Mirada at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Daniel Asante: Social Media Model Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Daniel Asante at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Alex & Tom: Best Education Influencers
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: (L-R) Marina Mogilko, Alex Durand and Tom Carles at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Elena Hazinah: Best Beauty Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Elena Hazinah at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Angelina Usanova: Social Activity & Philanthropy Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Angelina Usanova at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Francine Ehlke: Best Latin America Influencer
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Franciny Ehlke at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Youmna Khoury: Influential Beauty Business Leader
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Youmna Khoury at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
Urvashi Rautela: Influential Indian Star
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 24: Urvashi Rautela at the 2024 WIBA Awards, during the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, at Hotel Martinez on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for WIBA Awards LLP)
The WIBA Awards 2024 successfully celebrated the influence and impact of social media personalities, recognizing their contributions to various fields and their ability to mobilize and inspire millions worldwide.
