Global Impact Awards 2026

Award Winners – Phase 2 Announcement

The following awardees have been confirmed as Phase 2 winners of the Global Impact Awards 2026.
Each individual listed below will receive on-stage felicitation at the Global Impact Awards Gala in Bali, Indonesia.

Brand of the Year

Simona Smaidžiūnaitė

Founder & Social Educator
Simona I AM

Dr. Syed A. Kazmi, DMgt

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
14K Business Solutions

Dr. Rasimah Jar

CEO & Relationship Coach & Trainer
Ace Asia Pte Ltd (S'pore)

Chan Teck Ling, Eddie

Chan Teck Ling, Eddie

Resident Naturalist, Environmental Services Manager, Green Bonding Consultant

Celeste Friedman

Celeste Friedman

Author, Film Maker & Entrepreneur

Akash M Dubey

Akash M Dubey

Vice President, Product Lead @ JP Morgan Chase

Preity Üpala

Priyanka Chaurasia

Founder & CEO, PCTheLabel | IT Professional | Mrs. International Texas 2022

Sabira Arefin

Sabira Arefin

Founder & CEO, IDMap.ai

Marlou "MC" Colina

CEO/Celebrity Skin Care Expert

Tania Lee Potter

Tania Lee Potter

Founder & Lead Architect,
Virtual Ops Hub (VOPSy)

Julius Mbaluto

Julius Mbaluto

Author and Award-winning International Journalist

Sanjoy Ghosh

3 Sigma Corporate Advisory | Investment Banker

Vanitha Mani

Vanitha Mani

Mrs Earth International AIR 2025 | Founder & CEO, iLinkPoint.AI

John Jethro Limson

CEO, HireFox LLC

Felistus Banda

Felistus Banda

Mental Health Nurse Specialist, Researcher & Global Mental Health Advocate.

Madhusudan Halder

Madhusudan Halder

Founder & CEO, Ideal Eyes Interior

Dr. Theresa Pringle

Dr. Theresa Pringle

Founder, Pringle's Pit Stop

Tiffiney Neal

Tiffiney Neal

Community Advocate and Humanitarian

May Goldi

Director, Maeya TV | California, United States

DR. NG ZHENG QIANG JUSTIN

DR. NG ZHENG QIANG JUSTIN

Founder
The Funeral Company Pte Ltd

STEPH ADAMS

STEPH ADAMS

International Best-Selling Author
& Women’s Empowerment Advocate

DR. NISHA SUNDARAGOPAL

DR. NISHA SUNDARAGOPAL

General Dentist & Geriatric Specialist

MIC DIAZ

MIC DIAZ

CEO, President & Founder
Mic Diaz Presents

Susan Xiong

Susan Xiong

Founder & CEO, A Hopeful Encounter, Inc.

Karim ali

Karim ali

Founder, STEMOX

Preity Üpala

CEO, The OMNIA Group

Dylan Smith

Owner, D is for Dyslexia | Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Joyce Edwards

Joyce Edwards

Owner Enjoy’s Cleaning Services

DR. BARBARA GREAT EIGBIREMOLEN

CEO, Networths Professional Services | Abuja, Nigeria

STEPAN ARAKELIAN

STEPAN ARAKELIAN

Technology Leader and Executive Chief Technology Officer, INUI Gaming

Petrova Ekaterina

Foreign Language Teacher and Educational Project Creator

Oleg Troshkov

Founder & Creative Director Millo Kids

GEORGII BESIKOVICH SHASHIASHVILI

Georgii Shashiashvili

General Director NSO Industrial LLC

DANIEL PAKALOV

Daniil Pakalov

Owner The Cyclone Restaurant

Stanley Slaczka

Stanley Slaczka

President and CEO The United Diamonds Versus The Eagles Country

Taz Dustan

Taz Dunstan

Founder and CEO of Ponsonby Chambers

DR. MANSI S. RAI

Tax Auditor, New York State Department of Taxation & Finance United States

MIKHAIL VASILIEVICH ZUBKOV

Project Consultant | South Stream Transport

Upcoming Announcements

More Winners to Be Announced

This winners page will be updated on a rolling basis as additional phases are announced.
Phase 2 and subsequent winners will be added here following confirmation and official communication.

Awards Ceremony

On-Stage Felicitation in Bali, Indonesia

All winners announced on this page are scheduled for formal on-stage felicitation at the Global Impact Awards Gala in Bali on February 25, 2026.
Participation details and event logistics are shared directly with confirmed awardees.

Judges

Meet the GIA Judges

Industry leaders and subject-matter experts assessing real-world impact

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Independent Evaluation & Global Credibility

Meet the Jury Panel

Scott Longman

Global Council Head, UN Council

Scott Longman is a global advisor, entrepreneur, and City of London Ambassador with extensive experience in international relations, global trade, and institutional leadership. He serves as the Global Council Head and Global Ambassador for the UN Council and is a Freeman and Liveryman of the City of London. Scott advises governments, chambers, boards, and organizations on cross-border collaboration, policy engagement, and global growth.

Leslie Venetz

Founder & CEO, The Sales-Led GTM Agency

Leslie Venetz is a top 1% B2B sales expert, bestselling author, and Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency. A LinkedIn Editorial Top Voice and 5× Top 50 Sales Thought Leader, she helps modern sales teams earn trust and drive predictable revenue. Her insights have reached 100M+ views globally and she is the author of the Top 50 USA Today bestselling book Profit-Generating Pipeline.

Ratnakar Mavilach

Founder & CEO, Mavilach Group

Ratnakar Mavilach is an entrepreneur and digital branding strategist known for helping founders, leaders, and professionals build authority through personal branding, PR, and content systems. As Founder of the Mavilach Group, he focuses on online visibility, reputation management, and strategic storytelling, enabling individuals and organizations to convert digital presence into long-term influence and business growth.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

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Venue

Directions and Stay Information for Global Impact Awards 2026

Getting to the Venue

Reach the Summit Venue

Harper Kuta Bali
Kuta, Bali, Indonesia

Easy access from Ngurah Rai International Airport
Well-connected by major roads and local transport

Harper Kuta Bali

Located within the event venue
Comfortable accommodation for international delegates
Ideal for summit sessions, networking, and awards gala

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