About The Awards

7th Annual Edition

World GM Awards!

Our annual awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of General Managers (GMs) from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and customer service.

Over 1,000+ GM from 100+ countries participated in the past at the General Manager Awards so far. Several criteria are used to select the winners of the award, including education, industry experience, relevant skills, leadership skills, business growth, contribution to the society and lot more

We hope you will join us in celebrating GMs' outstanding contributions at this year's awards ceremony, which is a highlight of the year for GMs and their teams.

There is No Nomination fee for a limited time. If you believe your GM is THE BEST then nominate for World GM Awards.

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2026 Schedule

Region	Nomination Closes	Voting	Final Jury Evaluation	Internal Winner Announcement	Gala Ceremony Date & Location
Asia Africas Americas Europe Middle East Oceania UK	28-Feb-2026	15-Mar-2026 to 25-Mar-2026	20-Mar-2026 to 30-Mar-2026	02-Apr-2026	06-Jun-2026 The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai, UAE

* the above schedule is subject to change without prior notice *

Selection Criteria

The World GM Awards employ a rigorous selection process to identify deserving winners. Each nominee undergoes equal scrutiny based on established criteria that comprehensively evaluate their qualifications and achievements. The judging panel meticulously reviews all submissions, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment that recognizes true excellence in the industry. This meticulous approach guarantees the awards uphold the highest standards of integrity and credibility.

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Competition & Winning Levels

The competition spans four distinct levels: City, Country, Regional, and World. Each level presents an opportunity to showcase your strength and product offering. Emerging victorious at the City level demonstrates local dominance, while conquering the Country stage solidifies your national prowess. Triumphing at the Regional level establishes your superiority across a broader geographic expanse. Ultimately, securing the World title signifies your unparalleled global excellence, placing you at the pinnacle of your industry.

City Level : 60 to 70 Points

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Example for Competition Levels

Best General Manager in Dubai
Best Emerging General Manager in Bangkok
Best Young General Manager in London

Country Level : 71 to 80 Points

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Example for Competition Levels

Most Promising General Manager in UAE
Best Emerging General Manager in USA
Best Young General Manager in Australia

Regional Level : 81 to 90 Points

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Example for Competition Levels

Best Innovative General Manager in Asia
Highly Experienced General Manager in Middle East
Best Hospitality Leader in Europe

World Level : above 91 Points

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Example for Competition Levels

World's Best Emerging General Manager
World's Best Young General Manager
World's Most Promising General Manager

What winners say about World GM Awards?

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World GM Awards recognise and reward the excellent performing GMs from 20+ industries around the world.

Who can participate in the Awards ?

World GM Awards offers an opportunity to showcase the excellence of the GMs around the globe. GMs from the following industries are invited to participate at the World GM Awards

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World GM Awards recognise and reward the excellent performing GMs from 20+ industries around the world.

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Winner Benefits

Advantages of winning the title wherein winner announcements are done through a variety of advertising mediums to help our winner's brand reach new heights and be taken to the next level.