Catalyst World Summit & Prestige Awards

✦ Previous Leadership Program Winners ✦

Celebrating the Global Legacy of

WINNERS OF THE
CATALYST HERITAGE

Global visionaries and industry pioneers who have shaped
the future of leadership — leaving a legacy that endures.

Business & Technology

01. Digital Marketing & Business Growth

Dr. Syed A. Kazmi, DMgt

02. Operational Systems & Business Architecture

Tania Potter

03. Corporate Advisory & Financial Strategy

Sanjoy Ghosh

04. Business Innovation & Organizational Transformation

Daniel (Daniil) Pakalov

05. Cross-Border Retail & Business Expansion

Oleg Troshkov

06. Service Industry Transformation & Ethics

Dr. Syed A. Kazmi, DMgt

AI & Digital Innovation

01. Ethical AI & Public Health Technology

Dr. Sabira Arefin

02. Enterprise AI & Data Platform Leadership

Akash M Dubey

03. AI Automation & Responsible Technology

Vanitha Mani

04. AI-Driven Content & Digital Transformation

Dr. Barbara Great Eigbiremolen

05. Technology Infrastructure & Digital Platforms

Stepan Arakelian

Finance & Public Sector

Public Finance, Taxation & Policy Innovation

Dr. Mansi S. Rai

ESG Excellence & Energy Sustainability

Mikhail Vasilievich Zubkov

Media, Marketing & Culture

01. Journalism & Media Leadership

Julius Nzomo Mbaluto

02. Marketing, Media & Cultural Influence

Mic Diaz

03. Entertainment Media & Event Production

May Goldi (Mee Goldsworthy)

04. Literature, Publishing & Women’s Empowerment

Steph Adams

Leadership & Entrepreneurship

01. Geopolitics, Strategy & Cross-Cultural Diplomacy

Preity Upala

02. Creative Entrepreneurship & Storytelling

Celeste T. Friedman

03. Transformational Leadership & Personal Development

Stanley Slaczka

04. Women Leadership & Executive Development

Priyanka Chaurasia

05. Workforce Development & Lifetime Leadership

Dr. Theresa Pringle

06. Lifetime Leadership Impact

Georgii Besikovich Shashiashvili

Health, Wellness & Science

01. Behavioural Science & Relationship Psychology

Dr. Rasimah Jar

02. Mental Health Advocacy & Stigma Reduction

Felistus Banda

03. Medical Aesthetics & Healthcare Entrepreneurship

Marlou “MC” Colina

04. Healthcare Innovation & Cross-Industry Leadership

Dr. Nisha Sundaragopal, DMD, MS

05. Women’s Health Education & Bodily Autonomy

Simona Smaidziunaite

06. Wellness Brand Innovation & Health Lifestyle

Stemox (Brand)

Education & Social Impact

01. Ethical Recruitment & Education Impact

J. Jethro Limson

02. Youth Empowerment & Community Development

Susan Xiong

03. Neurodiversity Advocacy & Inclusive Education

Dylan Smith

04. Education, Entrepreneurship & Humanitarian Service

Joyce Edwards

05. Language Education & Cultural Pedagogy

Petrova Ekaterina Andreevna

06. Cultural Empowerment & Social Advocacy

Tiffiney Neal-Sims

Sustainability & Environment

Environmental Sustainability & Bio-Tourism

Chan Teck Ling (Eddie)

Design, Arts & Creative Industries

Interior Design & Creative Architecture

Madhusudan Halder

Justice, Rights & Governance

Human Rights & Justice System Reform

Taz Dunstan

Nomination Categories

Nomination Plans Designed for Every Stage

Choose your tier

Both tiers include a permanent native article on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website and a formal jury nomination for the Catalyst World Summit.

The Standard

Single-category nomination with native article

Early Bird

Benefits worth
$399

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$99

The Signature

 Brand nomination with article and social spotlight

Early Bird

Benefits worth

$799

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$199

Nomination does not guarantee an award. Every submission is independently reviewed by the CWSPA 2026 editorial jury on merit. If selected, you will be notified before the event and recognised on stage in Hongkong on August 30, 2026.

Nomination Categories

Nomination Plans Designed for Every Stage

Choose your tier

Both tiers include a permanent native article on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website and a formal jury nomination for the Catalyst World Summit.

Trailblazer

Single-category nomination with native article

Early Bird

Benefits worth
$399

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$99

Titan · Most value

Multi-category nomination with article and social spotlight

Early Bird

Benefits worth
$799

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$199

Nomination does not guarantee an award. Every submission is independently reviewed by the CWSPA 2026 editorial jury on merit. If selected, you will be notified before the event and recognised on stage in Hongkong on August 30, 2026.

Choose your tier

Both tiers include a permanent native article on the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries website and a formal jury nomination for the Catalyst World Summit.

Founder's Mark

Single-category brand nomination with native article

Early Bird

Benefits worth
$999

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$249

Empire · Most value

Multi-category brand nomination with article and social spotlight

Early Bird

Benefits worth
$1599

Closing on 30th May

Nomination fee
$399

Nomination does not guarantee an award. Every submission is independently reviewed by the CWSPA 2026 editorial jury on merit. If selected, you will be notified before the event and recognised on stage in Hongkong on August 30, 2026.