The Juries
A distinguished panel of industry experts, creatives, and trendsetters evaluating nominees on originality, creativity, engagement, and impact.
Laetitia Darche
Former Miss Mauritius & Marketing ConsultantFormer Miss Mauritius and marketing-sales-communications consultant with a well-established background in branding, media, and business development. She has built a strong presence within Mauritius' media, luxury, lifestyle, fitness, and social media industries, collaborating with numerous premium brands locally and internationally. As a jury member, Laetitia wishes to elevate the creativity, innovation, and impact of the island's talented new generation of content creators and influencers.
Ashvin Pothano
Food Blogger & Winner, Influencers Awards 2022Professional in the field of Communication and Tourism, and winner of Influencers Awards 2022, Ashvin Pothano is a food blogger whose quest to hunt down and document the most unique food places in Mauritius has earned him a place as jury member for the Influencers Awards Indian Ocean 2026.
Shanny Ramsamy
Content Creator, Entrepreneur & SingerAward-winning content creator, entrepreneur, and singer from Mauritius. Voted Influencer of the Year 2024 in Mauritius and recipient of a WIBA Award in 2025, Shanny has built a strong presence through storytelling, creativity, and impactful brand collaborations across the Indian Ocean region. She is passionate about recognizing authentic creative talent and the evolving influence of digital creators.
Lucie Ignace
Championne du Monde de Karaté — RéunionCélèbre karatéka réunionnaise, fonctionnaire territorial, multiple championne de France, championne d'Europe et championne du Monde de karaté en équipe de France. Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite, Lucie Ignace rejoint les Influencers Awards Indian Ocean 2026 en tant que membre du jury pour la Réunion.
Cedric Lanappe
Makeup Artist, Content Creator & EntrepreneurAfter gaining experience between Paris, London, and Milan, Cedric developed a creative universe centred around authenticity, aesthetics, and self-expression. A fervent supporter of the Influencers Awards, he today runs Bazaar — a concept store uniting his three brands: CL Selection, Dream & Haven. Cedric inspires young people to believe in themselves and confidently pursue their goals.
Emma Marzeau
Entrepreneur & Social Media StrategistCréer, transmettre, inspirer — c'est ce qui anime au quotidien Emma Marzeau. Entre entrepreneuriat, stratégie social media, création de contenu et image de marque, Emma accompagne et développe des projets avec une approche créative, authentique et impactante. En tant que membre du jury, elle souhaite mettre en lumière ceux et celles qui réinventent les codes du digital dans la région.