The Apex Speaker Awards
Recognition of Best Speakers and Coaches
Learn more about the award and join the community of the best ones in their field
Contacts with Successful Speakers and Coaches
Increased Audience and Sales
November 20, 2025
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What to know about the Prize?
History of Revival
Inspired by the success of the Oscar and Grammy awards, Global grand University team created a unique award for speakers and coaches.
Winners are recognized based on course participants’ votes, which ensures fair assessment. The award was founded in 2024 and quickly became popular among professionals.
Winners are recognized based on course participants’ votes, which ensures fair assessment. The award was founded in 2024 and quickly became popular among professionals.
How it works?
Speakers upload courses to Global grand University. The courses are promoted by the team for a wider audience to be reached. As courses are uploaded, they are automatically nominated for awards
Award categories
Award categories
- Best Business Coaching
- Best Educational Program
- Best Personal Development Course
- Most Popular Speaker of the Year
- Best Innovation Methods
The selection process ensures transparency and objectivity, with the best audience-recognized speakers and coaches picked.
1.Nomination:
- Only a GGU speaker may be nominated.
- Applications are checked for compliance with the criteria.
- Courses are rated by users on a ten-point scale with reviews. Nominees and winners are determined based on the ratings.
Selection Process:
About Award
Recognition and support of the best speakers striving to share knowledge and inspire others.
Mission
Purpose
Recognition of courses and presentations having achieved the greatest success on the Platform.
Support from speakers providing practical and theoretical knowledge.
Support from speakers providing practical and theoretical knowledge.
History of Creation
The idea and implementation of the award by the GGU team.
The path to creating a Platform for recognizing the best professionals in their field.
The path to creating a Platform for recognizing the best professionals in their field.
The Apex Speaker Awards
NOMINATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Best Innovative Approach
An advanced method introducing innovation and changing approaches to training and practice
Most Popular Speaker of the Year
An award for getting the year’s greatest audience attention and interest
Best Personal Development Course
An effective course aimed at development of personal qualities and skills
Best Business Coaching
Recognition of outstanding performance in business consulting and mentoring
Best Educational Program
High standard in education and training of professionals
Winner Awards
Recognition and Prestige
Wide recognition in the professional community
Availability of the The Apex Speaker Awards Winner title to be used in marketing materials
Increased popularity of courses on the Global Grand Consulting Platform
Increased Audience and Sales
A unique statuette symbolizing achievements and success
Physical Award
Opportunity to enter into advertising contracts
Professional Opportunities
New contracts and cooperation proposals
Training and Development
Opportunity to establish contacts with successful speakers and coaches
Access to exclusive educational materials
Winner Awards
Recognition and Prestige
Wide recognition in the professional community
Availability of the The Apex Speaker Awards Winner title to be used in marketing materials
Increased popularity of courses on the Global Grand Consulting Platform
Increased Audience and Sales
A unique statuette symbolizing achievements and success
Physical Award
Opportunity to enter into advertising contracts
Professional Opportunities
New contracts and cooperation proposals
Training and Development
Opportunity to establish contacts with successful speakers and coaches
Access to exclusive educational materials
How to Participate
Posting on GGU Platform
- A nominee must be a speaker registered on the GGU Platform and with a published video course
The speaker must demonstrate outstanding achievements in his/her area of expertise that are recognized both within and outside GGU
The speaker must demonstrate outstanding achievements in his/her area of expertise that are recognized both within and outside GGU
Professional Awards
Nominees must possess significant professional awards recognized in their field of expertise. The awards may be either national or international, and should demonstrate exceptional achievements and professional leadership.
Participation in field-recognized contests or rewardings is an essential criteria
Participation in field-recognized contests or rewardings is an essential criteria
Professional Assessment and Reviews
- Speakers whose courses have high ratings and positive reviews not only from students, but also from recognized experts or professional colleagues, have a better chance of getting nominated
Such reviews may serve as evidence of recognition of their exceptional abilities
Such reviews may serve as evidence of recognition of their exceptional abilities
Recognition in Professional Field
-A speaker must be recognized nationally or internationally for brilliant abilities in his/her professional field, which may be confirmed by awards, media reviews, participation in international forums and conferences, or publications about such speaker’s achievements.
Publications and Media Coverage
- Speakers whose works and credentials have been published in top professional magazines, media outlets, or have received attention on other prestigious platforms, score an advantage
This may include articles about the course, interviews with the author, or mentions in major educational and professional publications
This may include articles about the course, interviews with the author, or mentions in major educational and professional publications
Criteria for nominees for The Apex Speaker Awards
Leadership and Key Roles in Large Organizations
- A nominee must play leading or key roles in renowned organizations or on platforms in their field of expertise. This may be a position of a leader or a mentor who makes a significant contribution to the development of their industry
He/she must showcase the ability to manage and to inspire other professionals in their field
He/she must showcase the ability to manage and to inspire other professionals in their field
Expert Judgement and Assessment
- Speakers who participate as judges or experts in assessment of work performed by other professionals demonstrate recognition in their field.
Those may be conferences, competitions or other events where the speaker acts as an influential appraiser
Those may be conferences, competitions or other events where the speaker acts as an influential appraiser
Contribution to Industry Development and Innovation
- Speakers who have made a significant contribution to the development of their field, for example, through development of new training methods, introduction of innovative solutions or technologies, also gain an advantage.
It is essential that the speaker’s courses and ideas are demonstrated to have had a significant impact on the development of the profession
It is essential that the speaker’s courses and ideas are demonstrated to have had a significant impact on the development of the profession
Commercial Success and Course Impact
- Nominees’ courses must showcase commercial success and popularity.
Speakers whose courses have brought significant financial success and received wide recognition both on and off the platform will have a better chance of winning.
Account is also taken of the number of students having completed the course and their subsequent success.
Speakers whose courses have brought significant financial success and received wide recognition both on and off the platform will have a better chance of winning.
Account is also taken of the number of students having completed the course and their subsequent success.
Schedule
Day 1
November 20, 2025
Red Carpet
1 pm - 3 pm
Awards Ceremony
4 ppm - 7 pm
Arrival and Registration
3 pm - 4 pm
Gala Dinner
7:30 pm - 10pm
Photos, interviews, outfits of the participants.
Location: Entrance to the main hall
Location: Entrance to the main hall
Registration, welcome drinks and snacks.
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Welcome speech, presentation of awards, musical performances.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Dinner for VIP and Premium members, live music.
Banquet hall
Banquet hall
Arrival and registration
8 am - 9 am
Day 2
November 21, 2025
Day Two Opening
8 am - 9 am
Lunch
1 pm - 2 pm
Speakers’ Presentations
10 am - 1 am
Further Presentations
2 pm - 5 pm
Coffee Break
5 pm - 5:30 pm
End of Day
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Gala Dinner
7 pm - 10 pm
Registration of participants.
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Welcome words from the organizers and the guest of honor.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Informal communication and networking.
Place: Dining area
Place: Dining area
Leadership, innovation, motivation, personal development.
Location: Conference rooms
Location: Conference rooms
Questions, discussions.
Location: Conference rooms
Location: Conference rooms
Coffee and snacks.
Location: Recreation area
Location: Recreation area
Closing speeches and discussions.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Dinner for all participants, live music.
Place: Banquet hall
Place: Banquet hall
Important
Apex Speaker Awards is more than just a conference; it is an opportunity to become part of a global community of leaders and innovators. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this unique event and to contribute to creating a better future.
The event will take place on November 20, 2025, and will become a unique platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, establishing professional contacts and gaining inspiration.
Day 1
November 20, 2025
Arrival and registration
8 am- 9 am
Day 2
November 21, 2025
Day Two Opening
8 am - 9 am
Lunch
1 pm - 2 pm
Speakers’ Presentations
10 am - 1 am
Further Presentations
2 pm - 5 pm
Coffee Break
5 pm - 5:30 pm
End of Day
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Gala Dinner
7 pm - 10 pm
Registration of participants.
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Welcome words from the organizers and the guest of honor.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Informal communication and networking.
Place: Dining area
Place: Dining area
Leadership, innovation, motivation, personal development.
Location: Conference rooms
Location: Conference rooms
Questions, discussions.
Location: Conference rooms
Location: Conference rooms
Coffee and snacks.
Location: Recreation area
Location: Recreation area
Closing speeches and discussions.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Dinner for all participants, live music.
Place: Banquet hall
Place: Banquet hall
Red Carpet
1 pm - 3 pm
Awards Ceremony
4 ppm - 7 pm
Arrival and Registration
3 pm - 4 pm
Gala Dinner
7:30 pm - 10pm
Photos, interviews, outfits of the participants.
Location: Entrance to the main hall
Location: Entrance to the main hall
Registration, welcome drinks and snacks.
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Location: Main entrance of the convention center
Welcome speech, presentation of awards, musical performances.
Location: Main Hall
Location: Main Hall
Dinner for VIP and Premium members, live music.
Banquet hall
Banquet hall
Important
Apex Speaker Awards is more than just a conference; it is an opportunity to become part of a global community of leaders and innovators. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this unique event and to contribute to creating a better future.
The event will take place on November 20, 2025, and will become a unique platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, establishing professional contacts and gaining inspiration.
Bahamas Cruise
Day 1
Departure from Miami
Registration
Welcome Party
All Inclusive
Gala Dinner
Arrival
9 am
Day 2
Arrival at Key West, Florida
Guided Tour
Shark Feeding
Snorkeling and Fishing
Arrival Time
8 am
Day 3
Arrival in Nassau, Bahamas
Hemingway Home & Museum
Guided Tours and Shopping
Beach Activities
8 pm
Jets and Water Activities
Departure
5:30 pm
The ship sets sail through the picturesque waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Arrival Time
8 pm
Day 4
Arrival to the Grand Bahama Island
Departure
5 pm
The ship departs and guests can enjoy the sunset at sea.
Guided Tour around the Island
Farewell Dinner on the Ship
Departure
10 pm
In the evening the ship departs for the main island of the Bahamas.
Water Activities and Recreation
Continuation of water adventures: diving, snorkeling or banana boat rides and kayaking.
During the day, guests can go on excursions around the island, visit Nassau's historical sites such as Fort Fincastle or the Royal Staircase, and enjoy shopping at local markets and boutiques.
Relax on one of Nassau's famous beaches with crystal clear waters and white sand. You can enjoy cocktails, play beach sports or simply relax under the sun.
In the morning, participants can go on an exciting Jet Ski ride around the island, exploring its coastline and enjoying the waves and warm sea breeze.
Departure
10 pm
In the evening the ship departs for the main island of the Bahamas.
In the evening, guests return to the ship, where a final dinner with a farewell party and show program awaits them.
Arrival time
Visiting Local Villages
Visit to local villages, where you can get acquainted with the traditions and way of life of local residents, try national cuisine and buy unique souvenirs.
7 am
Day 5
Return to Miami
Landing
Important
Brunch
After arriving at the port, guests are invited to a final brunch to exchange impressions, thank the organizers and say goodbye to new friends.
Passengers leave the ship after completing an unforgettable journey through the Caribbean.
A visit to the house museum of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway, where you can learn about his life and work, as well as enjoy views of the well-kept garden and his famous six-toed cats.
Organized, guided tour of the island's main attractions, including natural parks, caves and national reserves. Guests will be able to learn about the island's flora and fauna, its history and culture.
Guest registration and boarding, welcome drinks and snacks
The entire cruise includes meals and drinks on board, so guests can enjoy a variety of meals and refreshing drinks at any time of the day or night.
Once guests board, they will be treated to a welcome cocktail and an introduction to other event participants. The cheerful atmosphere on deck will create a great mood for the start of the trip.
Luxurious dinner with dishes from world chefs
Arrival in the Bahamas, beach holidays and water sports
Guests will be able to visit the southernmost point of the United States, where they can take memorable photographs and learn interesting facts about the geographic and cultural history of the region.
Themed dinner with seafood and exotic fruits
For those looking for a thrill, there is the opportunity to take part in a unique experience - feeding sharks in the open ocean under the guidance of experienced guides.
The route and the event program allows participants not only to enjoy the most beautiful places of the Bahamas and Key West, but also to gain many unforgettable impressions and valuable knowledge.
Any questions?
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How to become a participant?
The event will last six days: Day 1 - Awards ceremony, Day 2 - Speakers’ presentations, and then a four-day three-night cruise around the Bahamas.
Yes, participants are allowed to invite guests or family members. However, each additional guest will require a separate ticket to the event.
Business formal or cocktail attire is recommended for the awards ceremony. Casual dress code is acceptable on board; however, smart casual style for dinner and evening events would be appreciated.
No, participation in the cruise is only possible for those who attend the events on a full package including all days of the program in Miami.
Yes, wireless internet is available on board. Cost may vary depending on the internet package. Further details can be obtained on board or when booking.
Yes, changes can be made, but only a certain period before the event. Please, contact our support team for further details and possible fees for changes.