Brand Genius honors the year's most creative, innovative and successful brand marketers. ADWEEK Brand Geniuses span a diverse array of categories including fashion, entertainment, retail and technology and are recognized at an annual awards gala in New York City. 2013 honorees included: Russell Simmons as Brand Visionary, Tim Ellis of Activision, Fernando Machado of Dove and Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods. In 2014 ADWEEK Brand Genius will salute its 25th year of award honors.