

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.

Alan Spanier Impact Award
for Youth Development in Tourism
$10,000

STREETS Social Enterprise Award
for Hospitality & Tourism
$10,000

Finalist Recognition Certificates
Why Apply?
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Global recognition and media exposure
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Expert mentorship and guidance – every applicant benefits
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Funding support – two $10,000 awards
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Valuable networking opportunities
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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.
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Mission, Objectives & Activities – Clearly articulate the organization's purpose and core goals.
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Social Impact – How the organization will measure its stated objectives and impact.
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Innovation – What innovations and creativity distinguish the initiative from others and help to overcome the key challenges.
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Partnerships & Support – Engagement with key sponsors, leaders, social and commercial enterprises, NGOs, and governments.
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Communication & Marketing – How the organization uses social media, the Internet, video, images, and other communication techniques to inform various stakeholder groups.
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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
Neal Bermas, Ph.D.
Founder & Director,
STREETS International ​
US & Vietnam
Catherine Germier-Hamel
Founder & CEO,
Millennium Destinations​
Cambodia
Rani Mullen, Ph.D.
Professor, International Studies Program, William & Mary University
US
Barry Berman
Founder, ICT Chefs​​
South Africa
Constance Kane, Ph.D.
Founder & Executive
Director, Empower Women Africa​
US & Ghana
Martha Prybylo
Executive Vice President,
Alnoba Lewis Family
Foundation​
US
Nancy HJ Chen International Manager & Law Expert, 3Degrees Group
– Certified B-Corp
​China​
Catherine Linskey
Director, Community
Impact & VP, Hilton Global Foundation​
US
Jamie Sweeting
President, Planeterra​​​​
Canada
Anthony Le Duong
Managing Partner,
Ernst & Young​
Vietnam
Mark Maynard-Parisi
Entrepreneur in Residence, Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Cornell University
US
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