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About the Awards
The STREETS Awards recognize outstanding social enterprises and initiatives with notable social impact in the global hospitality and tourism sector.
Open to hospitality and tourism social enterprises, mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and NGOs, emerging and early-stage to 5 years, these awards honor ventures demonstrating measurable social impact and sustainability, with a focus on youth development.
More than just an award, STREETS offers a mentoring application process that helps changemakers strengthen their storytelling, clarify impact, and present transparent financials.
Every applicant benefits, whether through recognition, visibility, or valuable feedback to develop their venture.
Alan Spanier Impact Award
for Emerging Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives
$5,000
STREETS Social Enterprise Award
for Hospitality & Tourism
Winner: $10,000
Honorable Mention: $2,500
Alan Spanier Impact Award
for Youth Development in Tourism
Winner: $10,000
Honorable Mention: $2,500
Why Apply?
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Global recognition & exposure
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Expert mentorship – every applicant benefits
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Funding support
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Valuable networking opportunities
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Access to a distinguished panel of judges & industry professionals
Judging Criteria
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Mission & Social Impact – The organization’s objectives and impact, and how they are measured.
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Governance & Leadership – Legal governance structure, and leadership, including board or advisory composition.
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Program & Activities – The specific activities and services that are provided.
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Community Engagement & Communications – Partnerships, engagement, and communications.
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Budget & Financials – A Profit & Loss Budget indicating transparent financial planning, resource allocation, and sustainability.
Meet the Judges
Neal Bermas, Ph.D.
Founder & Director,
STREETS International
US & Vietnam
Anthony Le Duong
Managing Partner,
Ernst & Young
Vietnam
Catherine Linskey
Director, Community
Impact & VP, Hilton Global Foundation
US
Barry Berman
Founder, ICT Chefs
US & South Africa
Catherine Germier
Founder & CEO,
Millennium Destinations
Cambodia
Mark Maynard
Entrepreneur in Residence, Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Cornell University
US
Nancy HJ Chen
International Manager & Law Expert, 3Degrees Group – Certified B-Corp
China
Constance Kane, Ph.D.
Founder & Executive Director, Women Changemakers for Education
US & Ghana
Martha Prybylo
Executive Vice President,
Alnoba Lewis Family
Foundation
US
Jamie Sweeting
President, Planeterra
Canada
Tatiana Vasquez
Executive Director,
ONE Inversion Social
Colombia
Timeline
May – August
Application process
September – October
Expert judging
December
Announce award winners
July – August
Review & mentoring
November
Finalize award selections