Questions & answers

FAQs.

Answers to common questions about entering the 2026 Galliova Awards. The approved PDF has the same answers to keep.

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№ 01WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE GALLIOVA AWARDS?

Recognises top food and health/wellness media and content creators in South Africa

Presented annually and sponsored by the South African Poultry Association’s (SAPA’s) Egg and Broiler Producers

Celebrates excellence in promoting food and health/wellness culture

Strong focus on supporting locally produced poultry products (eggs and/or chicken)

Use of South African eggs and/or chicken is a key judging criterion

Open to creators across multiple platforms: print, digital, online, and social media (with established followings), according to category specifications

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 02WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE?

Entries for the Galliova Awards 2026 are now open

Deadline: 16:00, Friday 28 August 2026

Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted

No assistance with entry preparation, but queries are supported

Send a confirmation email to lauren@protactic.co.za

All entries will be acknowledged via email

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 03WHAT ARE THE 2026 GALLIOVA AWARDS JUDGES LOOKING FOR?

Entries are judged within their specific categories according to set criteria:

Food Category:

High-quality food writing

Promotion of affordable eating

Strong visual appeal and food styling

Creativity and originality

Practical tips and useful information

Emphasis on including eggs and/or chicken (not just a mention)

Health Category:

Overall excellence in health and wellness content

Strong understanding of health topics

Use of evidence-based, scientific references

Inclusion of eggs and/or chicken in content (not just a mention)

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 04HOW IS AN ENTRY JUDGED?

First seven categories:

Judges use score sheets based on set criteria

Scores are tallied and reviewed in the final judging session

Adjustments are discussed and agreed upon collectively

An independent auditor oversees the final session for fairness and transparency

Galliova Up & Coming Content Creator award:

Open to entrants who have entered three (3) times or less

No separate entry required

Judges identify eligible entrants and decide if the award is merited

Discretionary prizes:

Not guaranteed to be awarded

Given only if an entrant stands out for a specific reason

No separate entry required

Judges identify eligible entrants and decide if the award is merited

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 05WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME FOR CONTENT INCLUDED IN AN ENTRY?

Print media: Must be published between October 2025 – September 2026 (PDFs for September issues accepted)

Online/social media content: Must be published between September 2025 – August 2026

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 06DO I SELECT CATEGORIES TO ENTER?

Yes, entrants may select up to a maximum of three (3) categories

Entrants must choose categories they qualify for based on criteria

The Up & Coming Content Creator category and Discretionary prizes will be decided by the judges based on merit. No separate entry is required for these categories

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 07HOW DO I ENTER:

Online entry platform remains mostly unchanged from last year

Fill out the entry form and wait for a link to your entry repository

Maximum of three (3) categories per entrant

Create one PDF folder per category

Complete a checklist before uploading

Upload each PDF to the correct category “box”

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 08HOW DO I PREPARE AN ENTRY?

Enter up to three (3) categories, with one (1) PDF per category

Include all relevant content in one continuous PDF per category (not separate files per piece)

Online content must include a screen grab and a working, accessible link (no paywalls)

Upload PDFs via your personal repository using the link provided (drag and drop)

Entries can be edited or cancelled until 16:00 on 28 August 2026

NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.

№ 09WHAT ARE THE 2026 GALLIOVA AWARDS CATEGORIES & PRIZES:

Entrants may enter up to a maximum of three(3) categories (excluding Up & Coming Content Creator and Discretionary prizes)

Category requirements must be read before submitting

Total prize money: R213 000, split across award categories: