We are delighted to announce the winner of The Work Crowd Independent Consultant of the Year Award 2026.

After an impressive field of finalists and strong support from voters across the industry, we are pleased to congratulate Nadia El Meallem as our 2026 Independent Consultant of the Year.

About the Winner

Nadia El Meallem is a London-based PR and communications consultant specialising in fashion and lifestyle. With over 20 years' experience, she has worked with leading global and luxury brands including Selfridges, LVMH and Fabletics, as well as independent and innovative clients such as Roarsome, One Scoop Store and Lectra.

Nadia combines strategic insight with creative thinking to help brands secure high-profile media coverage and tell stories that resonate. Her ability to balance strategic insight with strong media relationships makes her a worthy winner of this year’s Independent Consultant of the Year Award.

Prize Package

As the Independent Consultant of the Year 2026, Nadia receives the following prize package:

• £100 Amazon voucher 

• Personal brand course with Born Advisory 

• One year’s freelance membership to the PRCA 

• One-month unlimited membership to Maslow’s Kensington – a beautifully designed members’ house where work and wellbeing come together. With access to light-filled workspaces, a boutique gym, café and curated member events, it’s designed to support focus, energy and balance. 

Thank You to Our Prize Partners

A special thank you to all our prize partners and to everyone who voted in this year’s Independent Consultant of the Year Award.

About The Work Crowd

The Work Crowd is an award-winning platform connecting organisations with vetted independent experts across Marketing, Communications, Digital, Events and Public Affairs.

With a global network of experienced consultants and strong industry expertise, The Work Crowd helps organisations find exceptional freelance, fractional and interim talent quickly and effectively. Whether you need someone to lead a project, fill a temporary gap or bring specialist expertise into your team, The Work Crowd makes accessing independent talent simple.

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