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Celebrating Impact Changemakers

in Hospitality and Tourism

About the Awards

The STREETS Global Awards celebrate outstanding early-stage social enterprises and initiatives driving positive social impact through hospitality and tourism.

 

Open to mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and NGOs in their first 1–5 years, these awards recognize innovation, sustainability, community empowerment, and impact on a global scale.

 

More than just an award, STREETS offers a beneficial application process that helps changemakers strengthen their storytelling, clarify impact, and present transparent financials.

 

Every applicant benefits, whether through recognition, visibility, or valuable feedback to develop their venture.

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Alan Spanier Impact Award

for Youth Development in Tourism

$10,000

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STREETS Social Enterprise Award 

for Hospitality & Tourism

 $10,000

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Finalist Recognition Certificates

Why Apply?

  • Global recognition and media exposure

  • Expert mentorship and guidance – every applicant benefits

  • Funding support – two $10,000 awards

  • Valuable networking opportunities

  • Access to an international panel of judges

Judging Criteria

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  • Governance – Legal certification and documentation of a recognized legal entity, including evidence of a bona fide governance structure and the individuals in governing roles.
     

  • Mission, Objectives & Activities – Clearly articulate the organization's purpose and core goals.
     

  • Social Impact – How the organization will measure its stated objectives and impact.
     

  • Innovation – What innovations and creativity distinguish the initiative from others and help to overcome the key challenges.
     

  • Partnerships & Support – Engagement with key sponsors, leaders, social and commercial enterprises, NGOs, and governments.
     

  • Communication & Marketing – How the organization uses social media, the Internet, video, images, and other communication techniques to inform various stakeholder groups.
     

  • Budget & Financials – Present a Profit & Loss Budget demonstrating budgetary skills, including notation and footnotes indicating transparent financial planning, responsible resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.

Meet the Judges

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Neal Bermas, Ph.D. 

Founder & Director,

STREETS International â€‹

US & Vietnam

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Catherine Germier-Hamel

Founder & CEO,

Millennium Destinations​

Cambodia

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Rani Mullen, Ph.D.

Professor, International Studies Program, William & Mary University

US

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Barry Berman

Founder, ICT Chefs​​

South Africa

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Constance Kane, Ph.D.  

Founder & Executive

Director, Empower Women Africa​

US & Ghana 

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Martha Prybylo

Executive Vice President,

Alnoba Lewis Family

Foundation​

US

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Nancy HJ Chen  International Manager & Law Expert, 3Degrees Group 

– Certified B-Corp

​China​

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Catherine Linskey 

Director, Community

Impact & VP, Hilton Global Foundation​

US

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Jamie Sweeting

President, Planeterra​​​​

Canada

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Anthony Le Duong 

Managing Partner,

Ernst & Young​

Vietnam

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Mark Maynard-Parisi

Entrepreneur in Residence, Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Cornell University

US

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Tatiana Vasquez

Executive Director, ONE

Inversion Social​

Colombia​

Timeline

May – August

Application process

September – October

Expert judging and selection

December

Award ceremony

July – August

Initial administrative review

November

Finalists announced

Application Process

​Individuals and organizations must submit an online application and required documents from 15 May to 15 August 2025.

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