Whether online or face-to-face, professional speakers are pioneers driving meaningful change, galvanising audiences and inspiring action. Recognising this unique and powerful contribution, The Speaker Awards was founded to celebrate the excellence of top class speakers and give a well-deserved standing ovation to those sharing their stories and expertise worldwide.
Established by industry-veterans Elliot Kay, Lovelda Vincenzi and Simone Vincenzi and now in its fourth year, The Speaker Awards are back and better than ever. A true celebration of the diversity and depth of speaking talent across the globe, entries are open until Sunday, April 20 on the The Speaker Awards website.
The shortlist will be unveiled on the Friday, May 9 with the winners announced in London on Friday, July 11.
Welcoming speakers from all walks of life, the 2025 Speaker Awards programme features the following ten categories that are now open for submissions:
- Best Virtual Speaker
- Best TEDx Speaker
- Best Speaker Showreel
- Newcomer of the Year
- Best Live Speaker
- Speaker of the Year
- Best AI & Future Technology Speaker -Category updated for 2025
- Best Speaker Storyteller
- Booker's Choice
- Best Thought Leadership Speaker -Category updated for 2025
Nineteen world-class judges will be evaluating this year’s entries, including award-winning professional speakers, leading speaker bookers, expert coaches and seasoned entrepreneurs. Within submissions, judges will be assessing a range of elements including content, delivery and bookability.
The Speaker Awards 2025 isan unparalleled opportunity for professional speakers to increase their visibility, reinforce their credibility, reinvigorate their motivation, secure important kudos, access new opportunities and reflect on their progress to date.
More than just an awards ceremony, The Speaker Awards 2025 is the culmination of The Speaker Summit 2025, the premier event for those looking to elevate their speaking business and connect with industry leaders.The summit equips speakers with the practical tools and tried-and-tested strategies to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace, amplify their impact and secure higher-profile engagements.
"We're thrilled to announce that The Speaker Awards 2025 is now open for submissions. Cementing yourself and building a thriving speaking business takes hard work, determination and resilience. I am delighted that we have built an ever-growing platform that celebrates the impressive achievements of speakers across the globe and highlights the transformative impact speaking can have on our society," said Elliot Kay, one of the co-founders.
“With a broad range of categories,I highly encourage as many inspiring speakers as possible to get involved and secure well-deserved recognition," he added.
The Speaker Awards 2025 are open for entries until Sunday, April 20, on The Speaker Awards website.
Full details of entry criteria, judges criteria and FAQs are also available on the website.