2nd Annual Awards · 22 August 2026
The Big Up Awards
Celebrating those who rise, inspire & lead.
A bold celebration of creatives, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven people across the globe who are rewriting the rules and lifting others as they climb.
Nominations open
Now open
Award ceremony
22 August 2026
Inaugural edition
23 August 2025
Categories
12 award categories
Ceremony countdown
22 August 2026 — Mark your calendar
About the awards
More than an awards night — it's a movement.
The Big Up Awards exist to shine a light on the women and changemakers who are often overlooked by mainstream recognition. If you know someone who deserves their flowers, this is where they get them.
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Who we honour
Creatives, entrepreneurs, advocates, and purpose-driven people from across the globe, in all industries, at all stages. From the rising star to the quiet force who’s been doing the work for years
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Why it matters
Recognition changes lives. It opens doors, builds confidence, and tells a community that what they’re doing matters. The Big Up Awards is a full-circle moment for everyone in the room and beyond.
Nominations
The nomination phase is open.
The Big Up Awards exist to shine a light on the women and changemakers who are often overlooked by mainstream recognition. If you know someone who deserves their flowers, this is where they get them.
Phase 1 — Nominations
Submit your nominee across any of our 12 categories. Nominations are open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Open now → TBC
Phase 2 — Shortlisting
Our editorial panel reviews all nominations and selects finalists based on impact, story, and reach
TBC 2026
Phase 3 — Public vote
Finalists are announced and the community gets to vote for their favourites before the big night.
TBC 2026
Award categories
12 categories. Countless stories.
Each category represents a pillar of our community, from beauty to business, mental health to music. Every nominee belongs here.
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Beauty Innovation
02
Business Pioneer
03
Creative Artist
04
Diversity & Inclusion
05
Fashion Designer / StylistBeauty Innovation
06
Food Entrepreneur
07
Future Leader
08
Inspirational Influencer / Speaker
09
Literary Luminary
10
Music Producer
11
Positive Mental Health
12
Sales Expert
Where it all began
The inaugural Big Up Awards — 23 August 2025
Our first awards night was a full-circle moment tears, laughter, community, and genuine recognition for people who had never been publicly celebrated before together with those who have been celebrated. It set the standard for everything we’re building in 2026.
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Winners crowned
1st
Annual edition
23 Aug
Inaugural date · 2025
Nation Wide
Nominees from all provinces
Sponsorship & partnerships
Put your brand at the heart of the celebration.
The Big Up Awards is a high-energy, high-emotion event with a deeply engaged audience of creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Sponsoring isn’t just visibility, it’s alignment with a movement.
Community
Supporting partner
- Logo on event materials
- Social media mention
- 2 complimentary tickets
- Brand in event programme
Champion
Premier sponsorship
- Named award category sponsor
- Stage presence on the night
- Full editorial feature
- 10 complimentary tickets
- Social campaign inclusion
- Post-event media coverage
Elevate
Brand partner
- Category sponsorship
- Newsletter feature
- 5 complimentary tickets
- Brand table at the event
- Social story campaign
Not sure which tier fits? Let’s talk. We’re open to building custom partnerships that work for your brand and budget. Every sponsor is treated as a genuine partner, not just a logo on a banner. Reach out and let’s create something meaningful together.