2025 AWARDS TIMELINE

CELEBRATING RESILIENCE, PASSION, HARDWORK AND GLOBAL EXCELLENCE, GUIDED BY THE MANTRA "YOU ARE ENOUGH"

Story Submission

March 17 - May17 2025

Haven’t shared your story yet? Now’s the time!

Winners Shortlisted by Founder

June17 2025

With years of experience, the founder will carefully curate a shortlist of potential winners.

Public Announcement via Social Media & Email

July 17 2025

All shortlisted winners will be announced across our social media platforms and via email.

Media Package Distribution

Aug 17 2025

Award badges and other assets will be distributed to the winners.

Deadline to Order Plaque or Hardware

September 17 - 17 October 2025

(disclaimer: design, shipping & handling 1 month window)

Winners can order their award plaques or hardware and have them shipped for a third-party fee.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Recognizing companies that have excelled in innovation, growth, and impact.

Honoring trailblazing women making waves in leadership, business, advocacy and social change.

Celebrating visionaries shaping culture through art, media, and storytelling.

Spotlighting individuals making a lasting difference in their communities.

Recognizing pioneers breaking barriers and redefining success.

Highlighting dedicated professionals driving change in public service.

The awards, curated by Humble Beginning Stories's Founder, leverage over 25 years of personal and professional expertise (co-founder of International Awards Accreditation – an independent team). As the 2023 recipient of the Canadian Volunteer Awards (Business Leader Category given by the Prime Minister OF CANADA: first Ghanaian-Canadian in History to Receive this Award) and a judge for renowned platforms like CASE Awards, COLLISION Awards, Telly Awards, Canadian SME Awards and Canadian Volunteer Awards, the Founder brings a wealth of experience shaped by global travel, volunteerism, education, and a dynamic career. Below are the criteria and format the founder will use to select the winners.

Impact & Influence

Demonstrating a siginficant impact in your space - business, as an entrepreneur, creative etc

Authenticity & Resilience

Stories must reflect genuine experiences, highlighting humble beginnings, challenge overcome, and key lessons learned along the way.

Community Contribution

Candidates showcasing how they are giving back, mentoring or supporting others, demonstrating a commitment to uplifting their ecosystem.

Professional & Personal Growth

Stories should outline growth milestones in career, business or education - showing a journey of perseverance and excellence.

SOCIAL MEDIA