NOMINATION FORM

About the Awards:

The BGD Global Creator Awards are the first award show to honor and celebrate niche creators across the globe who are shifting culture, inspiring communities, and innovating across industries. Born from the legacy of the BGD Global Creator Awards, this reimagined experience shines a spotlight on underrepresented creators, across gender identity, geography, and content category, and the brand partnerships that elevate their voices.

The awards honor not only content quality but also the impact, creativity, and strategy behind successful brand collaborations. Whether they’re redefining beauty standards, shaping political discourse, or championing financial literacy, these creators are pioneers of influence.

Eligibility:

Any individual (open to all) who actively engages on social media platforms and meets the criteria listed below is eligible for nomination. This includes both self-nominations and nominations of others.

Nomination Criteria:
Nominees must meet the following criteria to be considered for the BGD Global Creator Awards:

  • All deals must have been contracted between January 1, 2023, through May 31, 2025.
  • At least one post should be live and posted on a social media platform by May 31, 2025.
  • The Nominee must be located in the US and Canada (excl. Best International Brand Partnership of the Year Award)
  • The Nominee must have a minimum of 5,000+ followers on the nominating platform (i.e 6,000 followers on Instagram)

1. Best in Brand Partnerships - Female/Male

  1. A minimum of 5+ paid partnerships within the award calendar season (January 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025)
    1. A brand or supporter nominating an influencer is not required to have or know of 5x brand deals with the creator
    2. Affiliate partnerships qualify
  2. Partnership posts include FTC disclosure guidelines
    1. #AD, #Sponsored, #Partner, #BrandAmbassador
  3. Partnership Post must include brand tag and campaign hashtag


2. Breakthrough Influencer of the Year  - Female/Male

  1. Demonstrated commitment to content creation for over 5 years
  2. Has seen significant growth on at least 2 platforms within the last 5 years
  3. Engaged in brand partnerships within the last 2 years - A minimum of 5+ paid partnerships within the awards calendar season

3. Best Celebrity Brand Partnership of the Year

  1. A minimum of 5+ paid partnerships within the award calendar season (January 1, 2023, to May 31, 2025)

    1. A brand or supporter nominating an influencer is not required to have or know of 5x brand deals with the creator

  2. Affiliate partnerships qualify 

  3. Demonstrated commitment to content creation for over 5 years

  4. Successful transition from their chosen industry to establishing a brand on social media

  5. Acknowledgement and respect from industry peers

  6. Has a positive impact on the Black community within the last 5 years

  7. Has seen significant growth on at least 2 platforms within the last 5 years

  8. Has international reach, beyond the US and North America

  9. Partnership posts include FTC disclosure guidelines

    1. #AD, #Sponsored, #Partner, #BrandAmbassador

  10. Partnership Post must include brand tag and campaign hashtag

4. Creator Disruptor of the Year

  1. Years in the business
    1. 5+ years in the influencer marketing/public relations industry
  2. Recognition
    1. Featured in the Press and media
    2. Acknowledgement and respect from industry peers
    3. Hold various certifications, awards, and accolades

5. Top Influencer of the Year - Social Platform

  1. Nominated by the platform and the community 

6. Generational Influencer of the Year 

  1. Must be born within the years listed in the category title and description
  2. Demonstrated commitment to content creation for over 5 years
  3. Has seen significant growth on any platform within the last 5 years
  4. Engaged in brand partnerships within the last 2 years - A minimum of 5+ paid partnerships within the awards calendar seaso

7. Top Podcast of the Year

  1. Demonstrated commitment to podcasting for over 5 years
  2. Featured in the Press and media
  3. Acknowledgement and respect from industry peers