Four steps from submission to publication with your editorial record live regardless of the award outcome.
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Select whether you are nominating as an individual leader or on behalf of a company. Then choose between a single-category nomination or our multi-category amplified tier both include a native article on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website.
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Tell us about your work, your impact, and the category or categories you are submitting for. This is your profile brief. Our editorial team uses it to write your native article and submit your dossier to the jury.
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Within 14 working days of submission, your permanent editorial profile is published on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website SEO-optimised, indexed globally, and permanently searchable by your name. This happens regardless of award outcome.
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Our independent editorial jury reviews every submission on merit your professional impact, leadership contribution, and relevance to the category. If selected, you are notified before May 24 and recognised on stage in Bangkok. If not selected, your article and all editorial benefits remain fully intact.
Submitting a nomination does not guarantee an award. The Vanguard Impact Awards are granted exclusively by an independent jury on the basis of merit. No purchase guarantees recognition. What your submission does guarantee is your permanent editorial presence on the Entrepreneurs' Diaries platform published and indexed globally.
Common questions
No. The Vanguard Impact Awards are granted exclusively by an independent editorial jury on the basis of merit and professional impact. No purchase guarantees recognition. What your submission guarantees is a permanent native article on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries platform published and indexed regardless of the jury’s decision.
A native article is a professionally written editorial profile published on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website. It covers your background, your work, and your impact written in the voice of the magazine. It is permanently indexed on the site, SEO-optimised, and searchable by your name and expertise indefinitely.
Our editorial team targets 14 working days from the date of your submission. You will be notified by email when your article is published.
The entry tier (Trailblazer or Founder’s Mark) includes a nomination for one award category and a permanent native article. The amplified tier (Titan or Empire) includes nominations for up to three categories, the same native article, and a dedicated social media shoutout published across both the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries and VISA 2026 channels before the event.
Your editorial feature and jury nomination are independent of event attendance. However, if selected for an award, the on-stage recognition and trophy presentation take place in person at VISA 2026 in Bangkok on May 3, 2026. Contact us to discuss options if you are unable to attend.
Entrepreneurs’ Diaries is a global print and digital magazine read by 1.5 million+ verified decision-makers worldwide. Print readership requires a minimum annual business turnover of $10 million for seven consecutive years, followed by editorial review. The magazine maintains a digital subscriber base of 800,000+ across 190+ countries.
Yes. You can nominate on behalf of another individual or organisation. Please ensure you have their consent and that the information provided is accurate. The editorial article and all correspondence will be directed to the nominated party.
Payments are non-refundable once your nomination has been submitted and your editorial profile has entered production. This reflects the editorial commitment made at the point of submission. For queries please contact nominations@visawards.com.
Choose the category that most directly reflects your work or your company’s most significant contribution. If you are unsure, our editorial team can advise before you submit reach us at nominations@visawards.com.
