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.)
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.)
This award is for directors or producers with three years of experience or less in local, state, regional, national, or international pageants. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Someone in the pageant community who either works in or has a degree in the Earth & Physical 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.)
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.)
Someone who currently adds to the overall production including choreographers, makeup artists, photographers, videographers, website developers, or program magazine creators. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
First time contestant who has never competed in a pageant before and took the courage to get up on stage. (Must be a contestant who competed one year or less prior to the upcoming year of the GBAs.)
(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.
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.)
An individual, group or business* who currently does an incredible job of styling clients be it for hair, makeup, and/or clothing.
An individual, group or business* who currently does an incredible job of styling clients be it for hair, makeup, and/or clothing. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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.
Someone who has either performed talent in a pageant or is a performer, emcee or host of a pageant.
Someone who has either performed talent in a pageant or is a performer, emcee or host of a pageant.
For those who have competed in at least three different pageant systems. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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.
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.)
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.)
A past titleholder who upholds the highest standard and ethical and moral values of her 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.)
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.
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.)
We are seeking individuals who passionately advocate for positivity within the realm of pageantry. This may include those actively involved in pageantry or those who have transitioned to other roles, provided they maintain a strong connection to the community. To qualify, nominees must spend at least three-quarters of their time outside of the United States. This category specifically recognizes our international allies in the pageantry world, highlighting their contributions to fostering a positive and inclusive environment. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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.
(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.
Someone that 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. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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.
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.)
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.)
Individual or couple who is currently instrumental in supporting a contestant.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.
Are we missing a category and you find that the nominee should be recognized? This would be the category. All nonofficial nominees in a category will be added to the People’s Choice online award which is voted on by the public.
A current contestant (2023 year) and/or titleholder who has great photogenic appeal. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
A current contestant and/or 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.)
A current contestant 18 and under who is serves her community as a volunteer, promotes her 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, or brings honor to her family and the pageant industry through service. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
Best Pageant Owner for their pageant...not a franchise owner, but actually is the owner of the pageant. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
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. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
Recognizing a government official (e.g., Governor, Mayor, Senator, etc) with ties to pageantry. (Must be a VIP Voting Member to be eligible in this category.)
A person traveling from around the world (outside of the U.S.) in support of pageantry. (Must be able to attend the upcoming GBAs)
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: doctor, 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.)
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.
The Kerry Damiano Star Power Award: Open to men and women of all ages in the pageant industry, this award recognizes those who light up a room with the force of their captivating personality, project a mesmerizing on and off stage presence, and whose positive energy uplifts everyone around them.
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.
We are seeking individuals who passionately advocate for positivity within the realm of pageantry. This may include those actively involved in pageantry or those who have transitioned to other roles, provided they maintain a strong connection to the community. To qualify, nominees must spend at least three-quarters of their time outside of the United States. This category specifically recognizes our international allies in the pageantry world, highlighting their contributions to fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
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.)
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.
