Competition
Timelines
Nominations → Jury → Summit → Gala
to Celebration.
A clear journey from nominations and public engagement through jury deliberation to the Spice Without Borders Summit & Spicy Awards Gala.
Competition Timeline
Nominations → Jury → Summit → Gala
Entries Open
The official call for entries and nominations opens.
Individuals and organizations submit nominations across all Spicy Awards categories.
Stage 1: Ones to Watch
The Ones to Watch shortlist is announced.
- Top 3 nominees are selected in each award category.
- Selected nominees are invited to participate in the Ones to Watch Video Challenge.
- Participation in the video challenge is optional, but required for those wishing to take part in the People's Choice public vote.
Opt into the Ones to Watch Video Entry, showcasing your impact, story, and vision.
Stage 2: Official Award Nominees
The official Award Nominees are announced.
- Three nominees per category are confirmed.
- Ones to Watch videos are published.
- Public engagement campaign begins.
🗳️ Public Voting
The People's Choice Public Vote is open.
Members of the public watch the shortlisted Ones to Watch videos and vote for their favourite nominees.
👩⚖️ Jury Deliberation
While public voting is underway, the independent jury completes the final evaluation using the Spicy Awards STARS assessment framework.
Public voting contributes to the People's Choice Award, while jury scoring determines the official category winners.
Spice Without Borders Summit & Spicy Awards Gala
The celebration includes:
- Spice Without Borders Summit
- Networking & Partnership Sessions
- Spicy Awards Gala Dinner
- People's Choice Award Presentation
- Announcement of the Spicy Awards Winners
- Celebration of global grassroots changemakers
Competition Timeline
| Date | Competition Stage |
|---|---|
| 31 January | Entries Open |
| 30 March | Entries Close |
| 30 April | Stage 1: Ones to Watch Announced (Top 3 per category) |
| 30 May – 28 June | Stage 2: Official Award Nominees Announced & Videos Published |
| 30 June – 30 August | Public Voting (Based on Ones to Watch Videos) |
| August | Final Jury Deliberation |
| w/c 6 September | Spice Without Borders Summit & Spicy Awards Gala Dinner |