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2025 AWARDS TIMELINE

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

01.

Submission is Closed

March17 - May17 2025

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

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02.

 Potential Winners Shortlisted by Founder

June17 2025

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

03.

WINNERS: Public Announcement via Social Media & Email

July17 2025

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

04.

Media Package Distribution

Aug17 2025

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

05.

Deadline to Order Plaque or Hardware

September17 - October17 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

YOUR HUMBLE BEGINNING STORY MATTERS!

Office

Recognizing companies and small businesses that have excelled in innovation, productivity, customer service, growth, and overall impact.

Women with veil

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

Cook

Celebrating visionaries who are shaping culture through art, fashion, music, sports, entertainment, culinary arts, design work,  academia, media, and storytelling.

Volunteers Lifting Construction Frame

Spotlighting individuals and organizations making a lasting impact by generously giving their time,  raising awareness and contributing through meaningful gestures within their communities and ecosystems, both locally and abroad.

Robotics Engineers

Recognizing pioneers and leaders who are breaking barriers and redefining success across their personal lives, professional work, and community contributions.

Family Portrait

Highlighting dedicated professionals driving change in public service.

SUBMIT IN 2026

VETTING & CRITERIA

FORGET THE NORM, DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY!

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.

BRANDS WE LOVE

EVERY BRAND TELLS A STORY - DISRUPTORS | JAN TO DEC

Brands HBS LOVES
Brands HBS LOVES
Brands HBS LOVES
Brands HBS LOVES
Brands HBS LOVES

EST: 2017 - 2025 - ("Designing with Intention") | Designed by: Founder

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