Glonary® Awards (Global Luminary Awards) is an international awards programme founded in 2024. It recognises individuals and organisations whose work has delivered measurable results in business, technology and society. All entries are evaluated by an appointed jury of industry practitioners, and there is no public voting.
Key factsFounded: 2024
Organizer: Glonary Awards Organizing Committee, 400 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, U.S.
Director: Patrick Bovis
Current cycle: 2026 (3rd Annual)
Categories: six
Evaluation: at least three appointed jury members per entry, five criteria, each scored from 0 to 10
Recognition levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze
Award categoriesGlonary® Awards for CybersecurityGlonary® Awards for Women in BusinessGlonary® Awards for Influencers and InfobusinessGlonary® Awards for Technology and DesignGlonary® Awards for Business LeadersGlonary® Awards for Young Innovators (age 35 and under)
Each category page lists its Awards Timeline (final submission deadline, judging period and winner announcement) and the entry fee.
How entries are judgedEach entry is scored independently, without collective discussion, against five equally weighted criteria: Originality & Innovation; Clarity & Strategic Logic; Measurable Results & Impact; Category Alignment; Strategic Depth & Sustainability. The Final Score is the average of all valid evaluations, rounded to two decimal places. Gold 9.00–10.00, Silver 8.00–8.99, Bronze 7.00–7.99; entries below 7.00 receive no recognition. Jury members are appointed by invitation and may not enter a cycle they judge.
Who can participateParticipation is open internationally to professionals at Senior / C-level or above, and to founders, innovators, creators and industry leaders with an implemented project. Companies, startups and teams take part through an authorised representative. The achievement must have taken place within the last five years. Young Innovators is open to entrants aged 35 or under. Each nomination is a separate entry with its own entry fee, and all deadlines expire at 23:59 (UTC).
Official documentsCompetition Rules and EligibilityOfficial Rules and RegulationsJudging ProcessJury Selection and Appointment PolicyJudgesWinners