Call for Nominations: Honouring Excellence in Luxury
We are now accepting nominations for the following 10 Grandiose Luxury Awards:
Fashion Excellence Award
Jewellery & Watch Design Award
Automotive Design of the Year
Fine Dining & Hospitality Excellence
Property & Interior Design Award
Avant-Garde Luxury Award
Visionary Leader of the Year
Most Valuable Luxury Brand – South Africa
Grandiose Legacy Award
Art & Cultural Excellence Award
The judging process follows a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation led by a panel of experts from across the luxury sector.
The categories Avant-Garde Luxury Award and Most Valuable Luxury Brand – South Africa undergo an additional level of evaluation, focusing on cultural impact, market influence, and innovation.
The Visionary Leader of the Year award is assessed by a dedicated jury of specialists across innovation, design, and business.
The Grandiose Legacy Award is determined through a private vote by 10 Grandiose members, alongside a selected group of luxury media representatives and key stakeholders.
Download the Awards entry form below
Expert Panel Review
All nominations are evaluated by a curated panel of esteemed experts from across the luxury sector, ensuring each entry meets the highest standards of excellence, innovation, and cultural relevance.
Advanced Evaluation Stage
The categories Avant-Garde Luxury Excellence and Most Valuable Luxury Brand – South Africa undergo an additional level of assessment, with a focus on market influence, brand equity, and long-term impact.
Specialist Jury
The Visionary Innovator of the Year award is assessed by a dedicated jury of specialists across innovation, design, and business.
Grandiose Circle Vote
The Luxury Legacy Award is determined through a private vote by Grandiose members, alongside a select group of luxury media representatives and key industry stakeholders.
Multi-Stage Judging Framework
The Grandiose Luxury Awards follows a rigorous, multi-stage judging framework designed to ensure fairness, credibility, and distinction across all categories.distinguished brands are recognized.
Comprehensive Evaluation
The process combines expert insight, specialist review, and industry perspective to recognise only the most exceptional brands, individuals, and institutions shaping the future of luxury.
Nomination Criteria
1. Hallmarks of Luxury
- Exceptional creativity, innovation, and brand experience
- Strong positioning within the luxury ecosystem
- Cultural relevance and aspirational value
2. Design & Craftsmanship
- Superior design, materials, and execution
- Attention to detail and originality
- A clear and compelling reason for recognition this year
3. Business Impact & Growth
- Proven commercial success and brand growth
- Contribution to employment, skills development, or industry advancement
- Forward-thinking innovation (including digital or future-facing luxury)
How to Enter
1. Include Supporting Material
Support your nomination with verified facts, key achievements, and relevant data to strengthen your submission.
2. Submit Your Nomination
Email your completed entry and supporting materials to:
nominations@grandioseluxuryawards.com
Deadline: Friday, 8 October 2026
3. Submission Format
There is no strict word limit; however, submissions should remain clear, concise, and impactful.
4. Meet the Criteria
Clearly demonstrate how your entry aligns with the specific criteria of the selected award category.
5. No External Links
All relevant information must be included within your submission. External links will not be considered.
6. Multiple Entries
Entries may be submitted across multiple categories. Self-nominations are permitted.
7. Category Statements
Each category requires its own tailored, compelling supporting statement.
