I’m ready to nominate but I wonder which category I or my nominee belong…
Below is each official category + who falls under it.
Community Impact & Empowerment Award
Eligible:
• Community leaders & organizers
• Nonprofits & NGOs
• Youth empowerment groups
• Mental health advocates
• Social work professionals
• Cultural community groups
• Organizations doing outreach, charity, or empowerment programs
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• Community leaders &
• Individuals or organizations influencing beyond their home country
• Diaspora leaders
• International humanitarian groups
• Global brands uplifting communities
• Cross-border initiatives
• International activists or speakers 2
Entrepreneur of the Year
Eligible:
• Small business owners
• Startup founders
• Franchise owners
• Tech entrepreneurs
• Hospitality/food business owners
• E-commerce entrepreneurs
• Founders who have scaled significantly 4
• Event planners
• Decorators
• Wedding planners
• Stage designers
• Event production teams
• DJs, MCs, and technical crew
• Venue stylists 7
Business Excellence Award
Eligible:
• Established small & medium businesses
• Corporate service companies
• Professional service brands (consulting, finance, real estate)
• Retail brands
• Hospitality brands
• Businesses with outstanding service reputation 6
Tech for Impact / Innovation Award
Eligible:
• Tech startups
• Mobile app developers
• Software engineers
• AI innovators
• Tech-enabled education or health platforms
• Digital transformation leaders
• Creators of solutions that improve daily life 9
• Cultural groups & events
• Museums, cultural nonprofits
• Heritage preservation initiatives
• Cultural educators
• Traditional arts performers
• Storytellers & cultural documentarians 10
• New talent in ANY field (arts, business, tech, media, etc.)
• Emerging entrepreneurs
• Young creatives gaining attention
• New influencers or performers
• Breakout professionals with early success 13
