World Real Estate Excellence Awards: Award Details for Participants
World Real Estate Excellence Awards: the award process and 2027 schedule, the categories, the selection criteria and jury review, what participation costs and what winners receive — the facts before you nominate.
About the Awards
World Real Estate Excellence Awards — Overview
The World Real Estate Excellence Awards recognise developers, brokers, contractors, property managers, architects and construction specialists for the quality of their projects, services and results — judged on merit within the category and market entered.
Unique winners published for each award year; the current year grows as winners are announced.
39 countries in total.
What the award recognises
Judged within your market
- Category, industry and competition level — City, Country, Regional or World — frame every review.
101 categories
- By industry and sector, so a business is compared with its real peers.
Merit only
- Nomination fees, Winner Package orders and gala attendance never influence the result.
Figures are counted from the published winners' directory — unique winners, their countries and industries. Nominations are never counted or listed.
Browse the World Real Estate Excellence Awards winners → · Start a nomination →
About the Awards
Award Process
Seven stages take a nomination from a two-minute form to the trophy on stage in Dubai. Every nomination follows the same path, nothing is skipped, and nothing commercial changes the outcome at any stage.
- 1NominationFree · one simple form
- 2First Level ReviewEligibility & completeness
- 3Voting10-day client & partner voting
- 4Final Jury ReviewFinalists & winners confirmed
- 5Internal Winner AnnouncementOrder the Winner Package · 10 days
- 6Activate Winner Title & PromotionsRights, certificate, publicity
- 7Gala CeremonyTrophy on stage · Dubai
Voting is a 10-day stage in which every nominee collects votes from its clients and business partners, using the voting banners and materials from the Award Portal; the final selection is then made by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against the published criteria.
Stage by stage
| Stage | What happens | You (the nominee) | Golden Tree | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Nomination | The nomination is received and registered against the award programme. Nomination is free — no nomination fee, no registration fee. | Submit the form (two minutes); choose the award category in your Award Portal; upload the company logo or the nominee’s photo. | Registers the nomination, opens the Award Portal, confirms receipt by e-mail. | Registered nomination with a category |
| 2 · First Level Review | Eligibility, completeness and category fit are checked; additional information is requested where needed. | Complete the profile and add the achievements and evidence that support the category. | Awards committee reviews eligibility and profile suitability; requests the final jury data. | Approved for evaluation — or closed with a recorded reason |
| 3 · Voting | Once a nomination is moved to the Voting stage, the company receives a 10-day voting period to collect votes from its clients and business partners. | Download the voting banners and materials from your Award Portal and share them with clients and partners for 10 days. | Provides the banners and materials, counts the votes and records them with the nomination. | Votes recorded with the nomination |
| 4 · Final Jury Review | The strongest nominations in each category and competition level are reviewed again; one winner per category and level; conflicts resolved. | Respond to any final clarification request. | Confirms finalists, decides winners and winning categories; documents every decision. | Finalists confirmed · winners decided |
| 5 · Internal Winner Announcement | Winners are notified privately by e-mail on the announcement date of their nomination window; Winner Package ordering opens. | Order the Winner Package within 10 days (mandatory to activate the title); choose the tier. | Sends the winner confirmation and the package order link; answers questions. | Winner Package ordered |
| 6 · Activate Winner Title & Promotions | The award title in the winning category is activated; rights to the award name, title and logo are granted; promotion begins. | Use the title, logo and digital certificate and badge; share the win; provide the success-story material. | Issues certificate, badge and logo files; lists the winner in the directory; publishes magazine, website and social promotion by tier. | Published, usable win |
| 7 · Gala Ceremony | Winners are revealed and celebrated live at the gala in Dubai — trophy on stage, networking, interviews, photographs and entertainment. | Attend with the gala passes of your tier; collect the trophy, plaque and medal on stage. | Hosts the ceremony; publishes the gallery, highlights and winner announcements across its channels. | Trophy presented · win announced publicly |
About the Awards
Schedule 2027
Award Year 2027 runs on a monthly schedule. Nominations received in a calendar month are reviewed during the following month, and the winners of that month are confirmed and notified privately on the 10th of the month after. All 2027 winners are celebrated at the Global Gala Ceremony in Dubai.
Free to nominate · judged on merit · 10-day voting stage
About the Awards
Award Categories
All 101 categories of the World Real Estate Excellence Awards, grouped by industry and sector. A category must describe the nominee's main activity — the jury reviews each nomination within the category, industry and competition level it enters, never against unrelated nominees.
Real Estate / Construction
101 categoriesDevelopers, brokers, contractors, property managers and construction specialists.
Builders & Developers · 21
- Best Boutique Real Estate Developer
- Best Commercial Property Development
- Best Landmark Real Estate Project
- Best Luxury Housing Solution
- Best Luxury Real Estate Developer
- Best Mixed-Use Development
- Best Outdoor Living Spaces Contractor
- Best Real Estate Developer Company
- Best Smart Township Solution
- Best Sustainable Housing Company
- Leading Commercial Development Provider
- Leading Infrastructure Development Company
- Leading Modern Development Solution
- Leading Property Development Provider
- Most Innovative Real Estate Platform
- Most Reliable Property Builder Company
- Most Trusted Builder Company
- Top Future Ready Builder Provider
- Top Premium Residential Provider
- Top Residential Project Platform
- Top Urban Living Platform
Construction Companies · 15
- Best Civil Engineering Provider
- Best Construction Company
- Best Structural Solution Company
- Best Turnkey Project Solution
- Leading Commercial Construction Company
- Leading Industrial Construction Provider
- Leading Infrastructure Project Provider
- Leading Smart Construction Provider
- Most Innovative Engineering Company
- Most Reliable Building Development Provider
- Most Trusted Construction Services Company
- Top Building Solution Platform
- Top Project Execution Platform
- Top Quality Build Company
- Top Sustainable Construction Platform
Property Management Companies · 16
- Best Building Maintenance Solution
- Best Property Management Company
- Best Real Estate Operations Solution
- Best Residential Management Solution
- Best Short-Term Rental Management Company
- Best Vacation Rental Management Company
- Leading Facility Service Provider
- Leading Occupancy Management Provider
- Leading Rental Management Provider
- Most Innovative Property Services Company
- Most Reliable Property Operations Company
- Most Trusted Property Care Company
- Top Asset Management Platform
- Top Customer Support Property Platform
- Top Smart Facility Platform
- Top Tenant Experience Platform
Real Estate Brokers / Agents · 16
- Best Boutique Real Estate Agency
- Best Investment Property Solution
- Best Property Deal Provider
- Best Real Estate Broker Company
- Best Residential Property Solution
- Leading Commercial Property Provider
- Leading Luxury Property Agent
- Leading Property Advisory Provider
- Leading Smart Property Solution
- Most Innovative Real Estate Brokerage
- Most Reliable Property Consulting Company
- Most Trusted Real Estate Agent
- Top Buyer Experience Platform
- Top Client Service Platform
- Top Market Access Company
- Top Property Sales Platform
Real Estate Technology (PropTech) · 15
- Best Property Automation Solution
- Best Property Management Platform
- Best PropTech Solution Company
- Best Virtual Property Solution
- Leading Digital Transaction Provider
- Leading Real Estate Software Provider
- Leading Real Estate Technology Provider
- Leading Smart Building Platform
- Most Innovative Realty Technology Company
- Most Reliable Property Data Company
- Most Trusted Digital Realty Company
- Top Customer Experience PropTech
- Top Future Ready Real Estate Solution
- Top Investment Technology Platform
- Top Smart Property Platform
General — Real Estate / Construction · 18
- Best Commercial Interior Design Project Specialist
- Best Commercial Real Estate Developer
- Best Emerging Luxury Residential Developer
- Best Emerging Real Estate Developer
- Best Fit-Out & Interior Contracting Company
- Best Interior Architecture & Design Company
- Best Interior Design Company
- Best Luxury Interior Design Studio
- Best Luxury Real Estate Agency
- Best Mixed-Use Development Company
- Best Premium Domain Provider
- Best Real Estate Agency
- Best Real Estate Company
- Best Residential Blinds & Shades Installer
- Best Residential Developer
- Best Residential Interior Design Firm
- Best Residential Project - Affordable Housing
- Excellence in Custom Home Solutions
No category matches that search. Try a shorter word — or nominate anyway: our team suggests the closest category.
How a category is chosen
Submit the nomination form first — it asks for no category. Then choose the category in your Award Portal; the portal shows the World Real Estate Excellence Awards categories by industry and sector and highlights the strongest matches for your business. Our team can suggest a category if none seems right, and may assign the most appropriate winning category at the finalist stage.
How a category is chosen
- Submit the nomination form first — it takes two minutes and asks for no category.
- Then choose the category in your Award Portal. The portal shows the categories of your programme by industry, with the strongest matches for your business highlighted.
- Then choose the category in your Award Portal. The portal shows the leadership categories of your programme by industry, with the strongest matches for the nominee’s role highlighted.
- Our team can suggest a category if none seems right, and may assign the most appropriate winning category at the Finalist stage.
- The Free plan covers one programme and one category per company per award year; paid plans add programmes and categories.
Category rules
- A category must describe the nominee’s main activity — not a secondary line of business.
- Business categories are never used for individuals, and leadership categories never for companies.
- A nomination that fits no existing category can be matched to a new, more precise one by our team.
Browse all award categories by industry and sector → · Hospitality · Business · Leadership · Start a nomination →
About the Awards
Selection Criteria
Recognition based on merit, selection based on performance. Two published sets of criteria — one for businesses and organisations, one for individual leaders — and every nomination is reviewed against the set relevant to its award, industry, category and competition level, using the achievements, performance and evidence the nominee submits.
Our commitment
Paying a nomination fee, ordering a Winner Package or attending a gala ceremony does not guarantee or influence selection as a winner. Commercial activities are administered separately from evaluation and carry no weight in the outcome of any nomination.
Selection criteria for business awards
Every business and organisation nomination is reviewed against the same nine published criteria, applied according to the award programme, the category and the competition level entered. They are presented equally — no fixed percentage weighting is published or applied.
The nine selection criteria for business awards
Every business and organisation nomination is reviewed against the same nine criteria, as published for all business award programmes. They are applied according to the award programme, the category and the competition level entered.
- 1Business performancegrowth, operating and market performance, measurable results, sustainability of the business.
- 2Customer experiencesatisfaction, service quality, retention, reputation, guest / client experience.
- 3Innovationinnovative products and services, technology adoption, process improvement, new business models.
- 4Leadership & managementmanagement quality, strategy, execution, team development.
- 5Market impactindustry contribution, market influence, brand strength, competitive positioning.
- 6Quality & excellencequality standards, consistency, operational and professional standards.
- 7Growth & achievementmajor milestones, expansion, accreditations where relevant, measurable progress.
- 8Sustainability / social impactenvironmental responsibility, social contribution, community impact.
- 9Supporting evidencemeasurable data, documents, media, client evidence, certifications, verifiable information.
Nine criteria, applied according to the relevance of each award programme and category. No fixed percentage weighting is published or applied, so the chart presents the criteria equally.
Each spoke is one criterion; its length is the number of indicators the published criteria name for it (4 to 6). It shows how fully each criterion is described — not how much it weighs.
Segments are sized by the indicators each theme carries. The themes only help a nominee organise a submission; the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree reviews all nine criteria.
Each bar lists the indicators the published criteria name for that criterion; a longer bar simply carries more indicators. The criteria are applied according to the relevance of each award programme and category — not by a fixed weighting.
Where the evidence comes from
The nine criteria in plain terms
What strong business nominations have in common
Evidence for a business award is drawn from the company’s own website and the material submitted with the nomination.
Selection criteria for individual (leadership) awards
Nominations for the World CEO, World GM, Golden Entrepreneur and Golden Women Awards are reviewed against nine published criteria that look at the individual — their leadership, record, impact and standing — and at the organisation they lead. They are presented equally — no fixed percentage weighting is published or applied.
The nine selection criteria for individual awards
- 1Leadership excellenceleadership ability, vision, strategic direction, decision-making, ability to inspire teams.
- 2Career & professional achievementsignificant achievements, professional milestones, recognised accomplishments, career progression.
- 3Business / organisational impactmeasurable contribution, growth generated, organisational transformation, operational impact.
- 4Innovation & transformationnew ideas, transformation initiatives, technology adoption, process innovation.
- 5Industry contributioncontribution to the industry, thought leadership, professional influence, industry advancement.
- 6Team & people developmentmentoring, employee development, culture, leadership pipeline, talent development.
- 7Social / community impactcommunity contribution, social impact, sustainability, inclusion, charitable or developmental initiatives.
- 8Personal brand & professional reputationprofessional standing, credibility, public reputation, industry recognition.
- 9Supporting evidencemeasurable achievements, testimonials where appropriate, documents, links, media, professional evidence.
Nine criteria for the World CEO, World GM, Golden Entrepreneur and Golden Women Awards, applied according to the role and the programme. No fixed percentage weighting is published or applied, so the chart presents the criteria equally.
Each spoke is one criterion; its length is the number of indicators the published criteria name for it (4 to 6). It shows how fully each criterion is described — not how much it weighs.
Segments are sized by the indicators each theme carries. The themes only help a nominee organise a submission; the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree reviews all nine criteria.
Where the evidence comes from
The nine criteria in plain terms
What strong individual nominations have in common
Evidence for a leadership award is drawn from the nominee’s professional (LinkedIn) profile and the material submitted with the nomination. No fixed percentage weighting is published or applied.
What decides the result
Commercial activities are administered separately from evaluation and carry no weight in the outcome of any nomination.
What influences a result — and what does not
Influences winner selection
- Nominee achievements
- Business performance
- Leadership impact
- Innovation
- Supporting evidence
- Client & partner votes received in the voting stage
- Category relevance
- Jury / management evaluation
Does not influence winner selection
- Nomination payment or plan
- Winner Package order
- Gala ticket purchase
- Sponsorship or advertising
- Commercial relationship
- Size of any purchase
- Paid votes, or likes and followers on social media
About the Awards
Jury Review
Every nomination travels through the same seven stages. Depending on the programme, the review is conducted by the Jury team, by the authorised management evaluation team of Golden Tree, or by both in different stages — always against the published criteria and only on the information submitted.
What the reviewers look at
- The completed nominee profile: what the business or leader does, where, for whom and at what scale.
- The completed nominee profile and the company’s own website: what the business does, where, for whom and at what scale.
- The completed nominee profile and the nominee’s professional (LinkedIn) profile: role, organisation led, scale and tenure.
- Achievements and results — financial outcomes, growth, innovation outcomes, leadership milestones, impact reports.
- Supporting evidence uploaded with the nomination: documents, data, media, client evidence, certifications.
- Fit with the chosen category and competition level — entries are compared within their own category, never across unrelated fields.
How a nomination is scored
Scoring uses only the facts, claims and materials in the submission. No points are assigned for general reputation, activity outside the nomination, promotional effort or external influence.
Principles of the review
- Independent. The review operates separately from sales and partnerships; sponsors do not participate.
- Structured. Eligible nominations progress through the established stages in order.
- Merit only. Fees, packages, sponsorship or gala purchases do not determine selection.
- Documented. Every decision is recorded, so any outcome can be traced end to end.
- Confidential. Winners are notified privately before the public reveal at the gala.
Join the jury
Sector specialists with senior industry experience can apply to join the Golden Tree jury.
Nomination process, step by step → · How entries are judged →
About the Awards
Voting
Voting is one of the important stages of the awards. Every company gets a 10-day voting period to receive votes from its clients and business partners. The voting banners and materials are available in your Award Portal as soon as your nomination is moved to the “Voting” stage.
How the voting stage works
Counts in the voting stage
- Votes from clients, guests and customers
- Votes from business partners and suppliers
- Votes gathered through the official banners and link
- Votes received within the 10-day period
Never accepted
- Paid votes or vote-buying campaigns
- Automated, duplicate or fake votes
- Bought likes, shares or followers
- Votes received after the period closes
Why voting matters
The voting stage shows the jury how the people who actually work with a company — its clients and its partners — regard it. It is one input among the published criteria: the final selection is made on merit by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree, and no payment, plan or package has any influence on it.
Where voting sits in the award process ↑ · The jury review ↓
Gala Ceremony
Gala Ceremony — Venue & Date
Winners of every programme are celebrated together at the Golden Tree Awards gala in Dubai — a black-tie evening of award presentations, networking with industry leaders, stage moments, photographs, interviews and entertainment. Winners are notified privately before the ceremony; the public reveal happens on stage.
Date & venue
Who attends
- Confirmed winners and their guests, with gala passes included in the Winner Package by tier (complimentary, first-come-first-served).
- Chief guests, jury members, partners and the international press.
Dress code & format
- Black tie / formal evening wear; a seated gala dinner with the awards ceremony on stage.
- Participation details, the final programme and timings are shared with confirmed winners.
Getting there
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates — the venue, travel and accommodation guidance are sent with the winner confirmation.
- Trophies and plaques can be collected at the ceremony or shipped at additional cost.
Gala Ceremony
Agenda & Activities
From the red carpet to the closing networking — what happens during the evening, and what each winner can take part in.
- Red-carpet arrivalRegistration, welcome drinks and the winners’ photo wall
- Networking with leadersMeet CEOs, GMs, founders and award winners from every region
- Opening & welcomeOpening address and the evening’s programme
- Award presentationWinners called to the stage, trophies presented programme by programme
- Share your success storyWinner’s moment on stage and the speech video
- Photo & video sessionOfficial photographers, stage and photo-wall moments
- Interview sessionOn-camera winner interviews for the award channels
- Gala dinner & entertainmentDinner with live performances
- Closing networkingIntroductions, partnerships and the after-ceremony networking
The final agenda and timings are confirmed to winners ahead of each ceremony.
Gala Ceremony
Few of our Chief Guests
Below are a few of the chief guests who have graced our previous award gala ceremonies — senior government, industry and institutional figures who present the awards on stage and join the winners’ networking.
The chief guests of the next ceremony are confirmed in the weeks before the gala; confirmed winners receive the final list with the gala programme.
Gala Ceremony
Highlights
Two previous gala ceremonies — the videos play here on this page.
Fee / Cost Involved
Nomination Fee
Nomination is free. There is no nomination fee and no registration fee. Paid nomination plans exist for nominees who want more programmes, more categories, a higher competition level and promotional visibility — they never influence the evaluation.
Nomination is FREE — for a limited time
The complimentary nomination plan is a limited-time offer. It can be withdrawn at any time and without prior notice; once it ends, participation in an award programme starts from USD 170. Every nomination submitted while the offer is open remains free — nothing to pay at nomination, nothing to pay for registration, and nothing further unless you are selected as a winner.
A free nomination is evaluated on merit, exactly like a paid one. Secure your place in the 2027 award year while the offer stands.
Nominate Free NowThe Free plan
- One award programme, one category, City-level competition — for one company per award year.
- Exactly the same evaluation as a paid plan: the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree review every nomination the same way.
- If the nominee is selected as a winner, a Winner Package order is mandatory to activate the award title, logo rights, trophy and certificate (see Winner Package Cost below).
- The Free plan is not available to a nominee previously declared a winner who did not order a Winner Package; such nominations are accepted under a paid plan, from USD 170 per award participation.
Paid plans add
- More award programmes and more categories per award.
- Country-level competition (Silver, Gold) and Regional-level competition (Diamond, Platinum).
- Promotional visibility: featured nominee listing, links to your website and social media, social-media posts and, on Platinum, an exclusive success-story article.
- Fees are non-refundable; if the nominee is not selected, the fee can be used once as a credit towards a nomination in the following award year.
Nomination Plan pricing — comparison
Nomination is free. The Free plan is the default for every nominee. The paid plans are optional upgrades for nominees who want more programmes and categories, a higher competition level and promotional visibility — the evaluation is identical on every plan.
| Benefit | FreeFREE · default | Silver | Gold | Diamond | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination plan price (USD) | FREE | 170 | 299 | 650 | 980 |
| Award programmes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Categories per award | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total categories you can enter | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Competition level | City | Country | Country | Country / Regional | City / Country / Regional |
| Featured in the nominees section | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link to your website & social media | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social-media post (Instagram & LinkedIn) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Winner Package if selected as a winner | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
Fee / Cost Involved
Winner Package Cost
Winning is decided on merit; the Winner Package is what turns that decision into an accolade you can use. It activates your winning category, grants the licence to the award name, title and logo, and delivers the trophy, certificate, gala experience and promotion — five tiers from USD 820 to USD 3,860, ordered once per award programme after the winner announcement. The complete comparison — every package, its price and every inclusion — is below, exactly as published on the Winner Package page.
Your Achievement Deserves Extraordinary Recognition
Choose your Winner Package and celebrate your success with prestigious awards, international exposure, exclusive branding opportunities and unforgettable gala experiences. Scan across a row to see which packages carry an inclusion, and down a column to see everything a package includes.
| Inclusion | DigitalUSD 820Order Now | ClassicUSD 1,640Order Now | DeluxeUSD 3,000USD 2,200Order Now | ⭐ Most PopularSuper DeluxeUSD 4,300USD 2,740Order Now | ⭐ Best ValueRoyalUSD 6,610USD 3,860Order Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Official recognitionTurn your award-winning achievement into a powerful symbol of credibility and distinction. | |||||
| Rights to use Award title, logo and nameProudly showcase your official recognition across your website, marketing and business communications. | |||||
| Digital Winner CertificateCelebrate your achievement with a personalised certificate you can display and share worldwide. | |||||
| Digital Email signature & Winner BadgeMake every email and online interaction a showcase of your award-winning status. | |||||
| Winners' listingSecure your place in our official winners' directory and showcase your achievement. | |||||
Gala ceremonyCelebrate your achievement on an international stage and connect with industry leaders. | |||||
| Network with LeadersConnect with award-winning founders, CEOs and General Managers from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa and other regions. Build valuable partnerships, exchange ideas and open doors to new markets and opportunities. | |||||
| Gala passesCelebrate your success with your team and network with international business leaders. Complimentary, first-come-first-served. | 2 passes | 4 passes | 6 passes | 10 passes | |
| Winner's speech videoCapture your proud moment on stage and share your achievement with the world. | |||||
| Priority seatingEnjoy a premium gala experience with preferred seating close to the stage. | Second | First | |||
| Share your success story on stageInspire an international audience with your achievements, vision and journey. | |||||
| Brand (logo) on the Photo wallShowcase your brand at a prominent gala photo opportunity. | |||||
| Brand (logo) on the Stage LEDPut your brand in the spotlight during the awards ceremony. | |||||
| Play your product video on the Stage LEDPresent your brand, products and achievements on the stage screen during the networking and dinner time. | |||||
Trophy, plaque & medalTransform your achievement into a lasting symbol of excellence, beautifully crafted to display with pride. | |||||
| Winner Plaque (A3 size)A custom A3 plaque displaying your award-winning excellence — black acrylic or gold-coloured finish, as listed per package. | Black acrylic | Gold colour | Gold colour | ||
| Winner TrophyA personalised trophy celebrating your achievement, crafted to display with pride. | Crystal Trophy | ||||
| Winner MedalAn elegantly crafted medal commemorating your achievement and professional distinction. | |||||
Highlight Your Success StoryShare the journey behind your success and inspire customers, partners and industry leaders worldwide. | |||||
| Exclusive Profile pageYour dedicated online showcase highlighting your achievements, brand and award-winning journey. | |||||
| 1 Success Story article @ Awards WebsiteYour success story published on the award website where you won, showcasing your achievement to its industry audience. | |||||
| 1 Success Story article @ Leadership AwardsOne article about your Founder, Chairman, CEO, Women Leader or GM published on WorldCEOawards.com, GoldenEntrepreneurAwards.com, WorldGMawards.com or GoldenWomenAwards.com. | |||||
| 1 Success Story article @ Golden Tree Awards Global WebsiteYour story featured on goldentreeawards.com, the global hub of the award network, reaching an international audience across every programme. | |||||
Magazine & websiteExtend your recognition beyond the ceremony and showcase your success to an international audience. | |||||
| Digital magazine featureTell your success story in our digital magazine and celebrate your achievements with a wider audience. | Half page | One page | 2 pages | 3 pages | 4 pages |
| Highlight on Award WebsiteGain prominent visibility on our official award website and showcase your winning distinction. | In Home page | ||||
| Branding on Photo wall & Stage LED (gala)Elevate your brand's presence with prominent exposure throughout the gala celebration. | |||||
Social mediaAmplify your achievement across professional and social networks and reach new audiences. | |||||
| Instagram postCelebrate your victory with an engaging post designed for social sharing. | |||||
| LinkedIn postShowcase your professional excellence and achievements to business leaders worldwide. | |||||
| Facebook postShare your proud achievement and strengthen your brand's social presence. | |||||
Digital Authority Benefits (SEO / AI Search Engines)Links from our award website strengthen the authority of your website and social profiles with search engines and AI search assistants. | |||||
| Link to your websiteDirect interested visitors to your official website to explore your business. | |||||
| Link to your InstagramAttract visitors to your Instagram profile and showcase your brand's visual story. | |||||
| Link to your FacebookGrow your social presence and connect with potential customers and followers. | |||||
| Link to your LinkedIn pageStrengthen your professional visibility and connect with business leaders and partners. | |||||
| Order Digital | Order Classic | Order Deluxe | Order Super Deluxe | Order Royal | |
Included Not included Prices in USD; strike-through figures are the standard prices. Packages are available exclusively to confirmed winners; ordering does not influence or guarantee the outcome.
From confirmed winner to published win
What the Winner Package activates
Activates your winning category
- Your award title in the winning category becomes official and is published in the winners’ directory.
- Without a package the title is not activated and lapses after the 10-day window.
Rights to use the award name, title & logo
- A licence to use the official award name, your winner title and the award logo across your website, marketing, PR, social media, e-mail signatures and profiles.
- Brand-safe, verified files — the rights that let you announce the win legitimately.
Official recognition items
- Digital winner certificate and badge on every tier; crystal trophy, A3 plaque and medal on higher tiers.
- Each item is personalised with your name, category and award year.
Gala ceremony & stage
- Complimentary gala passes by tier; your moment on stage with the trophy.
- Priority seating, a speech video and photo-wall / stage-LED branding on the top tiers.
Promotion & visibility
- Digital magazine feature, highlight on the award website and social-media posts.
- A permanent profile and success-story options that keep working after the ceremony.
Digital authority
- Links from the award websites to your website and social profiles strengthen your authority with search engines and AI search assistants.
Mandatory for every confirmed winner
Ordering a Winner Package is mandatory to activate the award title. Winners have 10 days from the official announcement to order; one package covers one award programme, however many categories were won in it. Ordering never influences who wins — selection is decided on merit before any package is offered.
Winner Package — important notes
- Ordering a Winner Package is mandatory once you are confirmed as a winner — it activates the award title, logo rights, trophy and certificate.
- Order within 10 days of the official announcement; otherwise Golden Tree may cancel the title and assign it to the next standing nominee, and complimentary participation in future programmes is lost.
- A win may not be published, announced or claimed — on a website, social media, marketing, PR or profiles — before a Winner Package is ordered. If no package is ordered, every reference to the award, title and logo must be removed within 15 days.
- One award title corresponds to one Winner Package; several categories won within one programme need only one package.
- The package is 100% non-refundable once paid: production of personalised items and the grant of branding rights begin immediately.
- Physical items are shipped at additional cost or collected at the gala ceremony. Gala passes are complimentary and first-come-first-served, with no refund if unused.
- Award title, logo and branding rights apply only once the Winner Package is ordered and approved for its tier. Winner Package terms & conditions apply.
Fee / Cost Involved
Winner Package Inclusions
Five tiers, one decision: how much visibility you want from your win. Every package combines the official branding rights with digital and physical recognition; each step up adds gala passes, larger features and greater visibility. The complete price and inclusion comparison, tier by tier, is in Winner Package Cost; the physical and digital recognition items are described below.
The recognition items
Crystal trophy
- 12-inch crystal trophy engraved with the winner’s name, category and award year; a distinctive design for leadership honourees.
Winner plaque
- A3 plaque in black acrylic or gold colour by tier, for office, reception or property display.
Winner medal
- A commemorative medal personalised for the honouree.
Certificate & badge
- Official digital certificate and winner badge for your website, e-mail signature and social profiles — on every tier.
Each package includes one physical item of each type listed; additional trophies, plaques or medals can be ordered at extra cost. The magazine is digital.
Fee / Cost Involved
Important Notes
The points participants most often ask about before nominating. The full Terms & Conditions, Winner Package terms and Refund Policy apply to every nomination and order; the Winner Package notes sit with the Winner Package Cost section above.
Nomination
- Nomination is free: no nomination fee, no registration fee. Paid plans are for additional participation and visibility only.
- Selection is merit-based; no payment, sponsorship or recommendation influences the outcome. The 10-day voting stage records the support of your clients and business partners, and the final selection is made by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against the published criteria.
- One award programme per company per award year on the Free plan; winners who order a Winner Package remain eligible to nominate in the following years.
- A nominee previously declared a winner who did not order a Winner Package is not eligible for the Free plan (paid plans from USD 170 per award participation apply).
- Information submitted must be accurate and verifiable; a nomination may be closed at any stage with a recorded reason.
- Nomination fees are non-refundable; an unsuccessful paid nomination carries a one-time credit towards the following award year.
Selection & participation
- Winners are selected by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against the published criteria. Voting takes place in a dedicated 10-day stage in which each nominee collects votes from its clients and business partners; paid votes are never accepted.
- A nomination may be closed at any stage with a recorded reason; finalists are confirmed before any winner is announced.
- Winners are notified privately by e-mail on the announcement date of their nomination window, ahead of the public reveal at the gala.
- The limited-time free nomination offer can be withdrawn at any time; nominations already submitted under it remain free.
- The Winner Package notes — mandatory order, the 10-day window, publication rights and refunds — are listed under Winner Package Cost.
- Gala attendance is not a condition of winning; participation details are shared with confirmed winners.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions participants ask most often, grouped by topic. Anything not covered here — write to the team or ask through your Award Portal.
About nomination
Who can nominate?
Any organisation or individual may submit a nomination — self-nominations and nominations of another company or leader are both accepted. The nomination form asks for the nominee, the award programme and the nominator’s contact details.
Can I nominate myself or my own company?
Yes. Self-nominations are evaluated exactly like third-party nominations, against the same criteria and evidence.
Are individual leaders eligible as well as companies?
Yes. The World CEO, World GM, Golden Entrepreneur and Golden Women Awards recognise individuals; every other programme recognises organisations, properties, products and services.
Can a newly launched business or a newly appointed leader be nominated?
Yes, provided the nomination can show achievements and evidence relevant to the chosen category. New businesses compete in their own category and competition level.
What information and documentation is required?
A completed nominee profile, the achievements being put forward and supporting evidence such as results, documents, media, client evidence or certifications. Leadership nominations also include the nominee’s role and professional profile.
How long does the process take?
Nominations received in a calendar month are reviewed during the following month, and the winners of that month are notified privately on the 10th of the month after. Winners of the award year are celebrated at the gala in Dubai.
Do I have to attend the gala?
Gala attendance is not a condition of winning. Winners are notified privately before the public reveal, and the gala passes included in a Winner Package are complimentary and optional to use.
Can I nominate in more than one programme or category?
The Free plan covers one award programme and one category per company per award year. Paid plans add programmes and categories — up to three programmes with three categories each on Platinum.
Can a product, project or property be nominated rather than the whole company?
Yes. Business categories cover companies, properties, products and services. Nominate the entity the category describes — a hotel, a restaurant, a product line, a development project — and provide the evidence for that entity.
Who can nominate a CEO, general manager, entrepreneur or woman leader?
The leader, their organisation, a colleague, a board member, a client or a partner. The nomination names the individual, their role and the organisation they lead; the evidence is the nominee’s professional profile and achievements.
What is the difference between the World CEO Awards and the World GM Awards?
The World CEO Awards recognise chief executives, founders and managing directors who lead an organisation as a whole. The World GM Awards recognise general managers who run a property, unit, plant or operation. A leader is nominated in the programme that matches their role.
Selection process
Is the evaluation merit-based?
Yes. Every nomination is assessed on the achievements, performance, impact and evidence submitted, against the published criteria for its award, industry, category and competition level.
Who reviews the nominations?
The Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree, according to the award programme. In some programmes the jury are subject specialists; in others a dedicated internal evaluation team reviews the entries; sometimes both are involved in different stages.
Is there a voting stage?
Yes. Once your nomination is moved to the Voting stage you have 10 days to collect votes from your clients and business partners, using the voting banners and materials in your Award Portal. Votes are recorded with the nomination; paid votes and bought engagement are never accepted, and the final selection is made by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree against the published criteria.
Does paying increase my chances of winning?
No. Nomination fees pay for participation and promotional services only; the reviewers do not see which plan a nominee holds, and no payment, package or sponsorship can guarantee shortlisting, selection or winning.
Do you visit the business or sample the product?
Evaluation is based on the submitted nomination: the profile, achievements and supporting evidence. Verifiable documents, data and media carry the weight; reviewers do not rely on general reputation or on activity outside the submission.
What happens if my nomination is not selected?
The nomination is closed with a recorded reason. Paid promotional benefits remain in place, and a paid nomination fee can be used once as a credit towards a nomination in the following award year.
Can I become a juror?
Sector specialists with senior industry experience can apply through the jury sign-up page. Jury members operate independently of sales and partnerships.
Nomination fee
Is there a nomination fee?
No. Nomination is free — there is no nomination fee and no registration fee. The Free plan covers one award programme in one category at City level, with a mandatory Winner Package order if you are selected as a winner. Paid plans start with Silver at USD 170.
What do the paid plans add?
More award programmes and categories, Country-level competition (Regional level on Diamond and Platinum), and promotional benefits such as a featured nominee listing, links to your website and social media, social-media posts and — on Platinum — an exclusive success-story article.
Does a nomination plan include a Winner Package?
No. Nomination fees cover the nomination process and the promotional benefits of the plan only. Winner Packages are separate and become available only to nominees selected as winners.
Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes. You can move to a higher plan from your Award Portal while nominations are open; the added capacity activates as soon as payment is received and your existing entries stay in place.
Are nomination fees refundable?
All nomination and registration fees are non-refundable once paid, in line with the Refund Policy and the Terms and Conditions. An unsuccessful paid nomination carries a one-time, non-transferable credit towards the following award year.
Who cannot use the Free plan?
A nominee previously declared a winner who did not order a Winner Package. Such nominations are accepted under a paid plan, from USD 170 per award participation.
Winner Package cost
Is ordering a Winner Package mandatory?
Yes. Winning is a jury- or management-confirmed achievement, but to officially claim it a Winner Package must be ordered. The package unlocks the right to use the award name, title and logo, delivers the trophy, plaque and certificate, and lets you announce the win to clients, partners and media.
How much does a Winner Package cost?
Five tiers are available: Digital USD 820, Classic USD 1,640, Deluxe USD 2,200, Super Deluxe USD 2,740 and Royal USD 3,860 (all prices in USD). Physical items are shipped at additional cost or collected at the gala.
What happens if I do not order within 10 days?
Winners have 10 days from the official announcement to order. After that, Golden Tree reserves the right to cancel the title and award it to the next standing nominee, and the winner permanently loses eligibility to take part in the programmes on a complimentary basis.
Can I publish my win without a Winner Package?
No. The win may not be published, announced, displayed or otherwise claimed — and the award name, title or logo may not be used — until a Winner Package has been ordered, because the package is what grants those rights.
If I win several categories, do I need several packages?
No. One Winner Package covers the whole programme, however many categories were won within it. One package is required per award programme.
Is the Winner Package refundable?
No. The package is 100% non-refundable once paid: each order immediately starts personalised production of the trophy, plaque and certificate and grants the branding rights.
Does ordering a package affect who wins?
Never. Winners are selected purely on merit by the Jury team or the Management of Golden Tree before any package is offered; only confirmed winners can order, and only after the announcement.
Can I order extra trophies, plaques or medals?
Yes. Beyond what the tier includes, additional items can be ordered at extra cost — for offices, branches or team members.