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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.
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