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 stories.

Public Announcement via Social Media & Email

July 17. 2025

All shortlisted stories 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

Celebrates exceptional performance, growth, and impact in various industries worldwide.

Highlights trendsetters who challenge the status quo in their ecosystem.

Honors individuals whose creativity has inspired audiences globally.

Recognizes Top20 women leading with advocacy, innovation, and leadership.

Recognizes community changemakers who inspire through extraordinary acts.

Celebrates impactful contributions to community well-being.

Celebrates those shaping trends and sparking conversations online.

Honors the dedication and sacrifices of veterans and civil servants.

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.