A prestigious global business awards program dedicated to recognizing the boldest visionaries—the individuals, teams, and organizations—who are not only reshaping markets but are pioneering the future of work and industry worldwide.
The 6th Annual 2026 Globee® Awards for Pioneers (also known as Disruptors): A Global Business Awards Program
The Globee® Awards are merit-based
Winners are determined solely by the average scores provided by independent industry experts and peers from around the world. Neither sponsorships, fees, nor the Globee Awards team influence the results. All judging scores are transparently shared with both winners and non-winners.
From Disruption to Direction: The Evolution into the Globee® Awards for Pioneers
At the Globee Awards, we have always championed those who challenge the status quo. However, as the global landscape shifts from simply breaking old models to purposefully building new ones, we recognize that the term “Disruptor” no longer captures the full depth of our winners’ impact. We are officially evolving into the Globee® Awards for Pioneers to better reflect the visionary leadership required in today’s world. While disruption is often a temporary act of shaking up a market, pioneering is an enduring commitment to exploration and foundational progress. This change honors those who don’t just interrupt the present, but who have the courage to venture into the unknown, establish new frontiers in technology and business, and create the sustainable paths that the rest of the world will eventually follow.
The Globee® Awards for Pioneers (formerly known as the Globee® Awards for Disruptors) is a prestigious international business awards program that recognizes trailblazers who are defining the future of technology, business, and innovation. The program honors outstanding achievements across individuals, teams, products, services, companies, and organizations that demonstrate visionary leadership and measurable impact.
Open to participants worldwide, the Globee® Awards for Pioneers celebrates those who are not merely responding to change—but actively creating it. Honorees are recognized for introducing breakthrough strategies, pioneering technologies, and forward-thinking solutions that drive sustainable growth and influence industries across sectors.
By spotlighting leaders who build what does not yet exist, the Globee® Awards for Pioneers serves as a global platform for recognizing excellence, inspiring innovation, and documenting the achievements that shape tomorrow’s world.
About the Globee® Awards for Pioneers (also known as Disruptors)
Why participate in the Globee® Awards for Pioneers
Participating in the Globee® Awards for Pioneers is a unique opportunity to gain international recognition for bold ideas and breakthrough achievements. This prestigious program celebrates individuals, teams, and organizations that are challenging conventional thinking and driving transformative change across industries. By showcasing your disruptive innovations, products, or strategies, you position yourself as a trailblazer in your field and gain global visibility among investors, peers, and potential partners. The awards also offer powerful opportunities to connect with like-minded visionaries and forward-thinking professionals from around the world. Earning a Globee® Award signals your leadership in shaping the future—encouraging others to think big, act differently, and innovate fearlessly.
Eligibility and Timeframe
The Globee® Awards recognize individuals, teams, products and services, digital campaigns, and organizations of all sizes and industries—including startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions—from all over the world.
Entries must focus on accomplishments, milestones, innovations, or improvements that occurred within the past two years from the date of submission.
Each nomination should highlight one clearly defined achievement to ensure a fair and focused evaluation. Earlier efforts may be referenced if they directly support or provide context for the main achievement within the eligibility period.
In addition, publicly viewable supporting material must be included to substantiate the nominated achievement.
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All entry submissions must be made exclusively through our online platform. We strongly recommend including supporting materials such as news articles, press releases, social media links, website URLs (e.g., references, testimonials), and attachments (e.g., documents, presentation slides, videos) to substantiate your submission. Only publicly available and published materials should be submitted. Do not submit any private, confidential, or NDA-protected content. Furthermore, any supporting materials submitted must not be password protected or require a login to view by the judges. All supporting materials can be uploaded digitally as website links or attachments through the platform. Physical materials are not accepted; we only accept digital submissions.
Please register using your work/business email address only.
Nominations are evaluated using a structured, data-driven scoring system to ensure fairness and consistency. Judges score each entry across four predefined areas:
- Achievement – the nominee’s most significant accomplishment;
- Main Content – the clarity, depth, and relevance of the essay or explanation;
- Summary – the conciseness and strength of the key points explaining why the nomination deserves recognition; and
- Supporting Materials – the credibility, accessibility, and relevance of the publicly available supporting materials submitted.
This comprehensive evaluation process ensures that every nomination is reviewed thoroughly and objectively based on its merit and impact.
Providing publicly viewable supporting materials is a key requirement for your nomination to be considered.
To get started, please create your account using your work/business email address. Please do not use personal or generic domain emails for applying. Also please note that using multiple email addresses will result in delays in your acceptance process.
Please review the Nomination Process to understand the application steps, data-driven scoring system, and how winners are selected. Also, read the Terms & Conditions carefully and note that all fees are non-refundable, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before submitting your nomination.
Awards Timeline
There are four deadlines for submission, each with its corresponding fee structure: Early-bird (first deadline), Regular (second deadline), Late (third deadline), and Last deadline (fourth and final). Please note that fees increase progressively with each subsequent deadline.
Submit an application to be the Judge
Join the Esteemed Panel of Globee® Awards Judges
Due to the large volume of global applications, only a limited number of judges will be accepted for each program.
Are you passionate about evaluating nominations from innovative and successful organizations? Join our respected panel of judges to review and score entries online at your convenience. You’ll have the flexibility to assess as many nominations as you prefer.
By applying, you confirm that you have read and agree to the judging terms and policies, including the Verified eCertificate and Non-Endorsement Policy.
To apply, you must:
- Have proficiency in English. All nominations, judging materials, and communications are provided in English only.
- Use a work or business email address. Personal or generic domain emails will not be accepted. Applications using multiple email addresses may face delays or rejection.
- Provide a public professional profile that clearly outlines your area of expertise relevant to the awards program you wish to judge.
- Understand that judging is a voluntary role. No remuneration or payment is offered. Judges participate as volunteers and are not employees, agents, or permanent representatives of the Globee® Awards. Approval is temporary and based on re-qualification and approval for each awards program and year.
- Follow the Globee® Awards Data-Driven Scoring Process as outlined here.
- Complete at least 50 assignments to be eligible for a verified eCertificate of Appreciation. Assignment counts may be adjusted after audit reviews, and additional entries may be assigned to meet the minimum requirement. Please note: Reference letters are no longer issued. Verified eCertificates now serve as the only official documentation of your judging participation and contribution.
- No fees are required to participate as a judge. The Globee® Awards does not use agents, intermediaries, or representatives for judge selection. Acceptance is based solely on qualifications and expertise.
- Agree to be publicly listed on the Globee® Awards website (name and company). This ensures transparency, validates the integrity of the judging process, and provides public recognition of your contributions.
- Avoid any misrepresentation or misuse of your participation, verified eCertificate, or association with the Globee® Awards. Any false claims or unauthorized use of Globee® credentials may result in disqualification and revocation of recognitions.
- Understand that approval is not guaranteed. Selection is based on the relevance of your expertise to the specific awards program. If approved, you will receive your confirmation during the judging period of that program.
- Review the Judging Process and FAQs before applying.
- Maintain professionalism by being respectful, honest, and unbiased in all evaluations and communications.
Please review the Judging and Awards Process to understand how judges are selected and what’s expected from each judge in completing assignments with the data-driven scoring system. Also, ensure you read the Judges Terms & Conditions and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before applying to volunteer as a judge.
Important: Volunteering as a Globee® Awards judge recognizes your contribution as a qualified professional in reviewing nominations and scoring entries. It is not an academic credential or subject-matter certification. The eCertificate acknowledges participation as a Globee® Awards judge and does not certify subject-matter expertise, academic credentials, or professional qualifications in any field.
Review The Entry Kit
The Entry Kit contains category details and fees.
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