The Top 100 Gamechangers 2026
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What You Need To Know
In partnership with Allied People, the Top 100 Gamechangers 2026 features exceptional individuals at all levels who are helping to raise the bar for leadership, visibility and cohesion at work. It spotlights those who do something great — to support others, help strengthen communities, and turn intent into meaningful progress.
Those featured are not just excelling in their roles. They are helping to build more human, connected and high‑performing workplace cultures, where people feel seen, valued and part of something bigger. The 2026 list will be revealed live at Do Something Great: LIVE, positioning the Gamechangers as a visible benchmark for inspiring leadership in action.
"Leadership isn’t a title — it’s a choice we can all make to lift others and move forward together".
Gamechanger Framework
Individuals featured are selected through community recommendations, organisational insight and editorial review, guided by three core leadership qualities:
- Leadership – Supporting Others to Succeed: Helps to remove barriers and open opportunities, championing shared success.
- Optimism – Using Voice with Purpose: Helps to leverage visibility to create impact and trust, showing up with courage and optimism.
- Empowerment – Building Community and Belonging: Helps to strengthens connection, psychological safety and shared responsibility across teams and communities.
Key Dates for 2026:
- Community Recommendations Open: 1 January 2026
- Recommendations Close: 30 August 2026
- Top 100 Gamechangers 2026 Announced and Published: 10 November 2026 – at Do Something Great: LIVE
"When we raise the bar in leadership, we unlock what's possible for everyone".