IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2024 AWARDS SHOW

May 1st – December 15^th, 2023: SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to December 26!
SUBMISSIONS MAY BE MADE DURING THIS TIME FRAME FOR THE 2024 GLOBAL BEAUTY AWARDS SHOW. PLEASE NOTE, THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS AFTER DECEMBER 15th, 2023. IN ADDITION, INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

January 12^th, 2024
ELECTRONIC VOTING BALLOTS SENT OUT TO ALL ACTIVE VOTING MEMBERS

January 22^nd, 2024
OFFICIAL NOMINATIONS WILL BEGIN TO BE ANNOUNCED

April 28^th, 2024
THE 7^th ANNUAL GLOBAL BEAUTY AWARDS SHOW!

*All dates above are subject to change based on a number of factors including the possibility of having a broadcast/streaming partner(s). Please note that any NEW memberships starting between the dates of January 1st, 2024 and April 30th, 2024, will not receive any special member ticket discounts for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards. However, any new memberships up until January 11th, 2024 may still cast votes for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards nominees.

CATEGORY DETAILS

Here are the Categories in which you may nominate yourself and/or others. All pageants and all pageant systems worldwide are included in the Awards. You’ll notice there are asteriks below where it says…An individual, group or business*. This means that your submission must either be an individual person OR a group (more than one person) OR a business (company) who is/are a coach or trainer or photographer or videographer, etc. You cannot submit more than one (individual, group and business) in the same submission. Here’s an example; if you want to submit an individual coach AND a business that provides coaching, then you would need to make two separate submissions. Each submission must include at the minimum of one word document of why you think your submission deserves to be nominated. Please be sure to check your grammar and spelling prior to your submission. Also, be efficient with your submission by getting to the point and not being wordy. We prefer you to include photos and/or video or web links within your document however it is not mandatory. If desired, you may also include attachments such as photos, videos, etc. PLEASE NOTE: There must be at least 5 nominations in any given Category in order for that Category to be recognized during the Awards Show. If there are not at least 5 nominations in a Category, that Category will not be voted on and will not be included during the Awards Show.

1. BEST COACH: This individual or company* must be a current, on-going coach(es) for interview, talent, fitness/nutrition, style, the walk. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
2. BEST CONTENT: Current or past contestant, pageant volunteer, judge, director/producer, sponsor, coach, vendor, or anyone involved in the pageant industry who currently promotes consistent positive messages across any sites, social media, blog/vlog platforms, and/or print format, including books and magazines. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
3. BEST ROOKIE DIRECTOR | PRODUCER (may be local, state, regional, national, or international): An individual, group or business* who is currently the pageant director and/or producer (who has 3 years of experience or less) of the production show being submitted.
4. BEST DIRECTOR | PRODUCER UNDER 25 (24 Contestants or Less…may be local, state, regional, national, or international): An individual, group or business* who is currently the pageant director and/or producer (with at least 3 years of director/producer experience) of the production show being submitted. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
5. BEST DIRECTOR | PRODUCER 25+ (25 or more Contestants…may be local, state, regional, national, or international): An individual, group or business* who is currently the pageant director and/or producer (with at least 3 years of director/producer experience) of the production show being submitted. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
6. BEST IN EDUCATION: Someone in the pageant industry who is a teacher, professor, tutor, school board member or serves in some capacity in Education and is making an impact in the lives of students, the educational system, their local community or on a state/national level. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
7. BEST IN SCIENCE: Someone in the pageant community who either works in or has a degree in the Earth & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Life & Animal Sciences, Engineering, Math & Computer Sciences, or Health/Medical Sciences and is helping better the lives of others. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
8. BEST ENTREPRENEUR: Someone in the pageant community who has started his/her own company and business. (Founder of any company or business, makeup artist, evening gown designers, videographers and so on.) (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
9. LEGACY AWARD IN HONOR OF CHESLIE KRYST: An individual who has left a lasting legacy through positive change, leadership, new ideas and over 25 years involvement in the pageant community. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
10. BEST NONPROFIT: Currently, someone who either has his/her/their own non-profit or works with one (or more). (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
11. VERONICA VILLEGAS BEST VOLUNTEER:  For the best behind the scenes staff member. This Award is to honor and recognize an outstanding staff team member working behind-the-scenes ensuring all phases of a pageant show production are accomplished. No pageant show could succeed without a team of people behind-the-scenes making it happen.
12. BEST PRODUCTION: Someone who currently adds to the overall production including choreographers, photographers, videographers, website developers, or program magazine creators. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
13. BEST SPONSOR: An individual, group or business* who currently gives significantly in assisting contestants to achieve their dreams and goals. In your submission document, explain what makes the sponsorship so beneficial to the contestants and/or titleholder and to the sponsor. Be specific the role the sponsor does to help a pageant or contestant. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
14. BEST TALENT (17 years old or younger): Someone who currently (the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) performs his/her/their talent in a pageant or is a performer, emcee or host of a pageant. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
15. BEST TALENT (18 – 35 years old): Someone who currently (the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) performs his/her/their talent in a pageant or is a performer, emcee or host of a pageant. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
    
16. BEST TALENT (36+ years old): Someone who currently (the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) performs his/her/their talent in a pageant or is a performer, emcee or host of a pageant. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
    
17. CHROMATIQUE MOST EMPOWERING STYLIST (HAIR/MAKEUP/WARDROBE): An individual, group or business* who currently does an incredible job of styling clients be it for hair, makeup, and/or clothing.
    
18. BEST SUPPORTER: Best Pageant Supporter: whether spouse, significant other, partner or mentor, who is there every step of a contestant, producer, team member’s pageant journey. The supporter must be currently supporting a member of the pageant community. Please describe how this person supports the pageant representative unconditionally. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
    
19. DENISE WHITE: Someone who has triumphantly gone through the Foster Care system or has made a positive impact with the Foster Care system and/or those who have been through it.
20. DR. CONNIE MARIANO BEST IN HEALTH CARE AWARD: This award is given to a person who is already in or going into the healthcare field and must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. (Must provide an official transcript.) Health care can be the following: doctors, nurses, optometrists, researchers, etc. and must have some association with a pageant(s). The top winners (at least two) will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. (Must be a VIP Voting Member and be able to attend the awards show.)
21. MOST IMPACTFUL (17 years old or younger): Someone in the pageant community who has overcome hardships, impacted the lives of others, and/or has worked tirelessly to go after their dreams. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
22. MOST IMPACTFUL (18 – 35 years old): Someone in the pageant community who has overcome hardships, impacted the lives of others, and/or has worked tirelessly to go after their dreams. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
23. MOST IMPACTFUL (36+ years old): Someone in the pageant community who has overcome hardships, impacted the lives of others, and/or has worked tirelessly to go after their dreams. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
24. THE KERRY DAMIANO STYLE AWARD: The Kerry Damiano Style Award is open to men and women (must be affiliated with the pageant industry, but does  not need to be a contestant), who are the epitome of good taste, have a distinctive and well-developed personal style brand, and always make an effort to look their best (no matter where they are) while making it look effortless.  Take into consideration their entire presentation: wardrobe, hair, makeup and accessories.
25. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Someone who has added tremendous value to their family, friends, peers, business and/or professional industries and to the world. This individual(s) must also be or as been instrumental in promoting and giving back to the pageant world. (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS SELECTED BY THE TGBA BOARD.)
26. LLOYD BEST PARENT: Individual or couple who is currently instrumental in supporting a contestant.
27. PHOTOGENIC: A current contestant/titleholder (from the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) who has great photogenic appeal. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
28. RISING STAR: A current contestant 18 and under who serves her/his community as a volunteer, promotes her/his title/system, excels at being a brand ambassador, posts positive messages, uplifts the self-esteem of others, is an inspiring role model to other young girls/boys, or brings honor to her/his family and the pageant industry through service. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
29. CONGENIALITY: A member of the pageant community who supports other contestants to go after his/her dreams. Must be a contestant. Does not necessarily mean he/she won the Miss Congeniality Award. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
30. BRAND AMBASSADOR:  MUST be a VIP VOTING member. Someone who promotes the Global Beauty Award brand or gets others to join the GBA community or sends in at least ten new nominations of people who’ve never been nominated before. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
31. PEOPLE’S CHOICE:  If you do not see the proper category for your submission, then this would be the category to make your submission. The People’s Choice award is voted online by the public.
32. PHYSICAL FITNESS: A current contestant/titleholder (from the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) who is physically fit. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
33. MOST PATRIOTIC: anyone who is a contestant, titleholder, director, producer, volunteer or production staff and who has or is serving as a member of the military, firefighter, or police officer or any other organization that serves and saves those who are in need.
34. CULTURAL INCLUSION – CURRENT (may be local, state, regional, national, or international): A person who brings ethnic diversity or cultural perspective in pageantry whether as a director, producer or contestant. Must have produced or competed in a pageant in the same year or the year prior to the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
35. BEST ROOKIE CONTESTANT: A first time contestant/titleholder (from the prior year or the same year of the upcoming Awards show) who has never competed in a pageant before and took the courage to get up on stage. Must be a current contestant who is a current titleholder in the same year or the year prior to the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show.
36. BEST TITLEHOLDER – CURRENT (17 years old or younger): A titleholder (local, state, regional, national, or international) who is a current titleholder in the same year or the year prior to the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show and who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of their title and will have the greatest positive impact out of all titleholders, all systems, worldwide. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
37. BEST TITLEHOLDER – CURRENT (18 – 35 years old): A titleholder (local, state, regional, national, or international) who is a current titleholder in the same year or the year prior to the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show and who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of their title and will have the greatest positive impact out of all titleholders, all systems, worldwide. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
38. BEST TITLEHOLDER – CURRENT (36+ years old): A titleholder (local, state, regional, national, or international) who is a current titleholder in the same year or the year prior to the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show and who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of their title and will have the greatest positive impact out of all titleholders, all systems, worldwide. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
39. BEST TITLEHOLDER – FOREVER (may be local, state, regional, national, or international): A past titleholder who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of their past title and will have the greatest positive impact out of all titleholders, all systems, worldwide. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
40. BEST PAGEANT OWNER: Best Pageant Owner for their pageant…not a franchise owner, but actually is the owner or co-owner of the pageant system. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
41. BEST INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR: A person traveling from around the world (outside of the U.S.) in support of pageantry. (Must be able to attend the upcoming GBAs)
42. THE KERRY DAMIANO FAITH IN ACTION AWARD: The Kerry Damiano Faith in Action Award is open to men and women of all faiths and religions. Nominees must be affiliated with the pageant industry, and have some combination of the following: a public testimony of faith (whether through public speaking, podcasts, social media, book author, music, website, ministry/non-profit, etc.), active in serving their local church body, performing good works in their community, excellent moral character, generously giving of their time, talents and resources to individuals, organizations and/or causes, continually uplifting others, a contagious joyful spirit.
43. THE MORGAN PIERCE “EVERY BODY IS BEAUTIFUL”: The body positivity movement aims to change societal and individual perceptions of weight, size and appearance to be more accepting of all bodies, regardless of their diverse characteristics. The Morgan Pierce “Every Body Is Beautiful” Award goes to a contestant in any age division and any pageant system, who represents a body type not typically celebrated. This person embodies body positivity, embraces what makes their body beautiful and encourages others to do the same. Those who nominate themselves, must include a photo and/or video and explain what body positivity means to them. Those who nominate someone else must include a photo and/or video of their nominee and explain how their body positivity inspires them.
44. THE DIAMOND AWARD: This award is given to those who have won at least 15 Global Beauty Awards. This is an award not voted on but earned. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
45. SPONSORED AWARD: Would you like to sponsor an award above or sponsor an award for a new category? This award may be sponsored by anyone who would like to make a minimum five (5) year commitment for the sponsorship which is $1000 p/year.
46. COMPANY/PERSONAL LOGO OR NAME ON EACH TROPHY: On every winner’s trophy for the current upcoming Awards Show. This option is $15,000.
47. Are you interested in licensing the use of the GBAs name for any events? If so, please message us at: [email protected]

ENTRY RULES, INSTRUCTIONS & UPLOAD CHECKLIST

The rules, procedures and conduct of the Awards are the responsibility of the Awards Advisory Group, which is comprised of high profile individuals specializing in pageants, beauty, business, professional sports, TV and entertainment.

Note: Videos, film, audio/tape recordings, photos, screenshots, documents and any other supplemental Materials that are used for submissions are hereafter referred to as “Material(s)”. The Global Beauty Awards is hereafter referred to as “Award(s)”.

1. Some entries (submissions) do not need to be Awards members.
2. Any individual with an Award-eligible category may initiate an entry. Anyone may nominate an individual with an Award-eligible category.
3. Please nominate those who will continue to be a positive influence and celebrate others in the pageant community.
4. YOU MUST NOTIFY THE PERSON YOU ARE SUBMITTING to potentially be an official nominee.
5. Official Nominees will not receive a complimentary Ticket to the Awards show.
6. Entries are eligible to all pageants and productions throughout the U.S. and internationally.
7. All entries will be verified for eligibility and proper placement in the appropriate categories.
8. Category winners will receive ONE trophy. Any additional trophies requested as part of the winning “group” may be available at the Awards show for an additional cost.
9. For the judging process, entries will be voted on by our active voting members through our online electronic voting system. Should any voting members not fill in their ballots by the deadline then their ballots will not be counted.
10. For each category, the nominee with the highest vote total will receive an Award. In the rare instance of any ties, the individual(s)/business(es) will each receive a winning trophy.
11. International submissions who are in languages other than English will need to include either transcripts, subtitles or explanations translated into English.
12. Each entrant agrees that any Material furnished to the Awards in connection with an entry, may be retained by the Awards for file, reference and archival purposes and may be viewed partially or in its entirety for judging purposes and within the presentation and/or live webcast and/or broadcast of the Awards show.
13. All of or portion (i.e. “clips”) of from any such Materials may be used on or in connection with promotional announcements or other promotional activities for any of the foregoing; use of such films, tape recordings, screenshots or clips from the same and/or supplemental printed material shall hereby consent to the use and reuse by the Awards and its partners and assigns including but not limited to NW Productions, LLC and its respective employees, agents, subsidiaries, and related companies for promotional purposes in perpetuity.
14. For Minors (anyone under 18 years old), entries need to also include parents’ names, mailing address, mobile numbers and email addresses.
15. All entries (written within the submission page) must include the following:
    • First and last name and contact email and phone of the nominee (person or company you are submitting)
    • First and last name and contact email and phone of the person submitting (you)
    • If the submission is yourself, then be sure to include all information for the nominee (yourself) and the submitter (yourself)
    • In the space provided on our submission page, you may input your explanation of why the person(s) or group or business is deserving of the Award
      • It is up to you whether you’d like to attach a WORD document with the same information you input on our submission page and may include photos and/or links and/or videos within the same WORD document or as separate attachments
      • Photos should be of good quality and may be any of the following formats; jpg, png, tif, gif or pdf
      • Videos should be of high quality and may be any of the following formats; mP4, mov or quicktime
16. VIP Members are offered special pricing/discounts to GBA activities and must purchase before the deadline to receive the specials. Discounts are not transferable to anyone including spouses, family, friends and partners.
17. There must be at least 5 nominations in any given Category in order for that Category to be recognized during the Awards Show. If there are not at least 5 nominations in a Category, that Category may not be voted on and may not be included during the Awards Show.
18. In order to become a possible final OFFICIAL nominee for the 2024 GBAs and beyond, you must receive at least 5 (five) votes from the VIP membership.

ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS

ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS

Prior to making any submission, VIP Voting Members must notify the person(s)/business who they wish to submit to set proper expectations (in order to get their permission, approval, and acceptance). It’s unprofessional for TGBAs to contact anyone who doesn’t know anything about the Awards.

When VIP Voting Members make a submission, that submission must include the direct contact of the person(s)/business (name, email address, and phone #) for which the submission is for. VIP Voting Members must also include as much information (about the person/business as well as any potential photos, videos, and bios) as possible for the submission.

Anyone who has been submitted will receive an initial email from the Global Beauty Awards official staff stating that “You’ve been nominated…” along with some additional information. As a matter of clarity, our TGBA team makes sure that each submitted person(s)/business is ok with being submitted and for being submitted for the correct category.

The “You’ve been nominated…” email from the official TGBA office is not valid if it comes from any other person, business, or source.

Any VIP Voting Members who create(s) duplicate and/or fake memberships will have their membership either suspended and/or terminated as determined by TGBA.

As a private organization, TGBA reserves the right to terminate, suspend and/or reject VIP Voting Members/membership/submissions/nominations that TGBA sees as a violation of the rules/regulations and/or may be a detriment to the long-term success of the organization.

ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

As a VIP voting member of The Awards you can take advantage of opportunities both in person and online that are designed to help you grow professionally.

1. Develop strategic relationships and networking opportunities
2. Special ticket rate for the Awards dinner (optional) – Non-transferable ticket
3. Privilege of submitting up to 5 (FIVE) entries for Awards consideration (at no additional cost)
4. Have a vital vote towards the official Award nominees and winners
5. Enjoy opportunities to get merchandise, products and other services
6. Have your logo included on our site with a link to your social media or preferred website (optional)
7. Swag Bags (must be present at the event and have paid for dinner)

*Please note that any NEW memberships starting between the dates of January 1st, 2024 and April 30th, 2024, will not receive any special member ticket discounts for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards. However, any new memberships up until January 11th, 2024 may still cast votes for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards nominees.

VIP MEMBERSHIP FEE

The Awards approves membership at its sole discretion based on the assessment of the material(s) submitted and/or the applicant(s) themselves. Members of the GBAs consist of individuals who want to promote the pageant community in a positive light. For consideration to become a member, you must have  a positive status within the pageant and beauty community. Please email: [email protected]

If accepted, you will be able to submit up to 5 (FIVE) entries nominations and have voting power. This is an exclusive automatic annual membership.

*PLEASE NOTE: Any NEW memberships starting between the dates of January 1st, 2024 and April 30th, 2024, will not receive any special member ticket discounts for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards. However, any new memberships up until January 11th, 2024 may still cast votes for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards nominees.

*VIP MEMBERSHIP (VOTING MEMBERS):
$99 p/year (which is automatically renewed unless changed by the member) and any submissions beyond the first 5 (FIVE) submissions is $75 p/entry. Members must be and/or have been involved in pageantry and the overall industry as a contestant, coach, producer, choreographer, designer (sets, fashion, graphics, etc.), stylist (makeup/hair), photographer, videographer, sponsor, judge, etc. Once you’ve officially registered to become a VIP Voting member, you will be given a link to make your submissions and you’ll receive additional information via an email with more details. Thank you and please register below:

Click Here For Your Annual – VIP Membership (this membership automatically renews on an annual basis unless cancelled by you)

or

Click Here For Your LIFETIME VIP Membership! ($1,000 one time fee)

MEMBERSHIP CODE OF ETHICS

1. One account per VIP Voting Member.

2. VIP Voting Members should vote based on excellence per category.

3. All Submissions must include a description of why the individual/business is deserving (no Name Only submissions will not be accepted).

4. VIP Voting Members should read all nominations thoroughly and then vote ethically and responsibly based on the individual/business’ contribution to the pageant industry.

5. Any person and/or business that is being submitted (by a VIP Voting Member), must respond to any communication attempts by the GBA team in order to confirm his/her/their approval of being a potential official nominee.

6. All VIP Voting Members must be in good standing with their constituents, peers and associates. All VIP Voting members must be in good standing with the GBA team with positivity and ease of communication.

7. The overall goal of being a VIP Voting Member is to promote excellence in the pageant community in a positive manner.

8.Prior to making any submission, VIP Voting Members must notify the person(s)/business who they wish to submit to set proper expectations (in order to get their permission, approval, and acceptance). It’s unprofessional for TGBAs to contact anyone who doesn’t know anything about the Awards.

9. When VIP Voting Members make a submission, that submission must include the direct contact of the person(s)/business (name, email address, and phone #) for which the submission is for. VIP Voting Members must also include as much information (about the person/business as well as any potential photos, videos, and bios) as possible for the submission.

10. Anyone who has been submitted will receive an initial email from the Global Beauty Awards official staff stating that “You’ve been nominated…” along with some additional information. As a matter of clarity, our TGBA team makes sure that each submitted person(s)/business is ok with being submitted and for being submitted for the correct category.

11. The “You’ve been nominated…” email from the official TGBA office is not valid if it comes from any other person, business, or source.

12. Any VIP Voting Members who create(s) duplicate and/or fake memberships will have their membership either suspended and/or terminated as determined by TGBA.

13. As a private organization, TGBA reserves the right to terminate, suspend and/or reject VIP voting members/membership/submissions/nominations that TGBA sees as a violation of the rules/regulations and/or may be a detriment to the long-term success of the organization.

*Please note that any NEW memberships starting between the dates of January 1st, 2024 and April 30th, 2024, will not receive any special member ticket discounts for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards. However, any new memberships up until January 11th, 2024 may still cast votes for the 2024 Global Beauty Awards nominees.

ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS

ENTRY SUBMISSION FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS

NON-MEMBER FEE:
Entry fee is $75 for each individual entrant, per entry/category. In order to make submissions for no cost, please consider become a voting member TODAY as described in the section above. ALL ENTRY SUBMISSIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Pay HERE if you would like to make a submission as a non-member. Otherwise, scroll to the section directly above and join as a recurring VIP Voting member and begin enjoying all the benefits as such.

PLEASE NOTE: Submissions from non-members may be submitted anytime during the year. However, please be aware of the deadline dates at the top of this page so that you understand if your submission will be accepted for the current voting year. Your submission(s) would need to be made by those dates in order to be eligible for voting for the upcoming Global Beauty Awards show.

Questions and Inquiries: Click HERE