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Sydney · One extraordinary night
The Decade Gala
10 Years of Speakers Tribe
Celebrate with us at a black-tie dinner evening and awards ceremony honouring ten years of brave voices, lives changed and a global Tribe built to make a difference.
Save the date
5March
2027
2027
Friday eveningSydney CBD · From 5:00 PM
Nominations are now open. Entries close 22 January 2027.
The countdown is on
Until the Tribe takes the stage.
5:00 PM · Sydney · 5 March 2027
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Tonight, the next chapter begins.
A decade in the making
One night to honour the decade.
One stage for what comes next.
An elegant evening of recognition, connection and surprise, honouring the people, stories and moments that shaped Speakers Tribe across the world.
The honours
Awards, legacy moments and recognition worthy of our milestone year.
The unexpected
Special guests, live entertainment and moments we’re keeping under wraps for now.
The 2027 awards
Recognising the voices, service and impact that move the Tribe forward.
Everyone is eligible. Self-nominations are welcome, and one person may enter more than one category using a separate form for each nomination.
Leader of the Year
Leadership, culture and measurable contribution to a regional or global Tribe.
Member of the Year
Participation, growth, generosity and a consistently positive impact.
Volunteer of the Year
Exceptional service and contribution beyond an assigned role.
Keynote of the Year
Message, delivery, audience connection and meaningful impact.
Rising Voice
Exceptional development, courage and promise from an emerging voice.
Community Impact
Speaking or leadership that created meaningful impact beyond the stage.
Tribe of the Year
Strong leadership, participation, event delivery, growth and community contribution.
Spirit of Speakers Tribe
Living the values of courage, generosity, belonging and making a difference.
Special honours: Founder’s Award and 10-Year Legacy / Hall of Fame, selected separately by Sam and the Speakers Tribe Board.
Live gala awards: Best Dressed, Best Table and People’s Choice.
Nominations close
11:59 PM AEDT · 22 January 2027
Submit up to 300 words, including one specific example and the impact it created. The Speakers Tribe Board will judge eligible entries.
Behind the curtain
“Ten years gave us a thousand stories.
On one night, we begin the next chapter.”
Guest reveals, venue details and the full evening programme are coming soon. Award nominations are open now.
For now, one thing matters
Keep the night free.
Friday05.03.27Sydney
Nominate a remarkable person or Tribe now. Formal invitations and full event details will follow.
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