Italy Ambassador Awards
3° EDITION
28.11.24
BTO, FLORENCE, ITALY
28.11.24
BTO, FLORENCE, ITALY
MISSION
Italy Ambassador Awards is the first italian award for the best influencers, content creators and bloggers from all over the world who promote Italy. The prize is a prestigious recognition to enhance the excellence and professional work of those who wish to let people know all the qualities of Italy.
It's an annual event dedicated to the "Made in Italy", the beauty, the culture, the perfumes and the flavors which characterize the wonderful Italy.
It's a Sub-Mission to raise awareness among the companies, influencers and their followers about environmental, social and food sustainability.
It's an annual event dedicated to the "Made in Italy", the beauty, the culture, the perfumes and the flavors which characterize the wonderful Italy.
It's a Sub-Mission to raise awareness among the companies, influencers and their followers about environmental, social and food sustainability.
AWARDS FRIEND COUNTRIES
- FRIEND COUNTRY 2024AUSTRIA
- FRIEND COUNTRY 2023SPAIN
- FRIEND COUNTRY 2022POLAND
NOMINATION CATEGORIES
You can participate to one or more categories
Best Italian Travel Ambassador
Best Italian Food & Beverage Ambassador
Best Italian Beauty & Spa Ambassador
Best Italian Fashion Ambassador
Best Italian Luxury Lifestyle Ambassador
Best Italian Travel Ambassador
Best Italian Food & Beverage Ambassador
Best Italian Beauty & Spa Ambassador
Best Italian Luxury Lifestyle Ambassador
Best Italian Fashion Ambassador
5 TYPES OF FOLLOWERS
✓ Micro Influencer 2K - 50K followers
✓ Junior Influencer 50K - 150K followers
✓ Expert Influencer 150K - 300K followers
✓ Advanced Influencer 300K - 500K followers
✓ Top influencer over 500K followers
✓ Junior Influencer 50K - 150K followers
✓ Expert Influencer 150K - 300K followers
✓ Advanced Influencer 300K - 500K followers
✓ Top influencer over 500K followers
JURY 2024
The judges will choose the semi finalists who are divided by category and followers.
- Francesco Tapinassi✓ Direttore di Toscana Promozione Turistica e direttore scientifico della BTO
✓ P𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚 - Antonio De Matteis✓ Amministratore Delegato del Gruppo Kiton, Direttore Creativo Menswear, Presidente Pitti Immagine
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Roberta Garibaldi✓ Professoressa Tourism Management and Marketing all'Università degli Studi di Bergamo e Presidente Associazione Italiana Turismo Enogastronomico
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝&𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 - Alberto Lupini✓ Direttore e responsabile di Italia a Tavola
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝&𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 - Riccardo Furlani✓ Global Director Special Projects, OTB
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 - Sara Magro✓ Contributor il Sole 24 Ore, Condè Nast Italia, direttore responsabile The Travel News e The Italy Insider
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 - Gianluca Borgna✓ General Manager Talassio Collection e fondatore Lusso Gentile
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 - Annamaria Tartaglia✓ CEO TheBrandSitter, Founder Angels4Women, W7 (G7) Advisor
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 - Tommaso Foglia✓ Executive Pastry Chef, Giudice di BakeOff Italia & Cake Star
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝&𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 - Lavinia Colonna Preti✓ Founder e Direttore Editoriale di Luoghi Secrets
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 - Anna Bussinello✓ Communication&Social Media Manager Aquardens Terme Verona
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆&𝗦𝗽𝗮 - Assunta Timpone✓ Media Director in L’Oréal Italia
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆&𝗦𝗽𝗮 - Monia Ronconi✓ Founder&Web Editor HOTELMYPASSION, Organizzatrice di "The Glamour Hotel Event"
✓𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 - Valentina Quattro✓ Consulente di comunicazione e Head of Tourism PR di Golin Italia
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 - Sarah Pandolfini✓ Videomaker e video strategist specializzata in comunicazione video per social media
✓ 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐥e 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢e IAW
SELECTION CRITERIA
Criteria by which the jury will select the best among content creators who promote Italy on social media, combining engagement, content quality, and authenticity.
Assessment of Engagement:
- Quantity and quality of interactions with followers.
- Comments, likes, and shares of content.
Content Quality:
- Visual appeal and aesthetics of the posts.
- Creativity and originality of the presented material.
- Substantive and informative value.
Activity of the account:
- Regularity in posting and sharing stories.
- Consistent presence on social media.
- Collaboration with other influencers and brands.
General Style and Professionalism:
- Consistency in aesthetics and thematic coherence of the account.
- Ability to create engaging and captivating content. Communication style with followers.
- Professional approach in collaborations and content creation.
Authenticity:
- Authenticity of all followers
- Transparency in content presentation and brand collaborations
- Reliability of the information presented
Impact on promoting Italy
- Effectiveness in promoting Italy's culture, tourism, and beauty in all its aspects
- Positive influence on the perception of Italy among followers
FOUR GOOD REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
✓ Reason 1
More visibility
✓ Reason 2
The Jury is made up of your Possible Customers and Industry Experts
✓ Reason 3
Prizes from Luxury Brands
✓ Reason 4
An important recognition of your skills and experience
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you are an influencer with at least 2K followers, you can choose in how many categories you want to participate
Step 1
Complete your registration form
Step 2
Pay the registration fee. If you have more than 100K followers you sign up for free
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
A team of experts and the jury will select the semifinalists and the winners.
The semifinalists will participate in the Final Event with a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on November 28, 2024, in Florence.
WHO BELIEVED IN US
PATROCINIO
PATROCINIO
PATROCINIO
PARTNER ISTITUZIONALE
MEDIA PARTNERS
TEAM IAW
Svetlana Trushnikova
✓ Founder of the Italy Ambassador Awards
✓ Mail: marketing@italyambassadorawards.com
✓ Mail: marketing@italyambassadorawards.com
Sonia Moura
✓ Communication & Marketing Director
✓ Mail: soniamoura60@gmail.com
✓ Mail: soniamoura60@gmail.com
Stefania Giampalmo
✓ Project Manager for Beauty&Spa category
✓ Mail: stefaniagiampalmo95@gmail.com
✓ Mail: stefaniagiampalmo95@gmail.com
Izabela Krzanowska
✓ Direttore IAW Poland Edition
✓ Project Manager for Travel category
✓ Mail: partnership@italyambassadorawards.com
✓ Project Manager for Travel category
✓ Mail: partnership@italyambassadorawards.com
Camilla Denti
✓ Social Media Manager
✓ Mail: social@italyambassadorawards.com
✓ Mail: social@italyambassadorawards.com
F.A.Q.
You should apply according to your category (Travel, Food&Beverage, Fashion, Beauty&Spa, Luxury Lifestyle).
Based on the number of (real) followers you have, you will be placed in an additional category which will allow you to win the Prize by challenging with Contents, Influencers of your caliber that means with your same number of followers.
Italy Ambassador Awards will check and evaluate your account carefully. Our team of experts and judges will choose the best Influencer or contest creator for each category.
Based on the number of (real) followers you have, you will be placed in an additional category which will allow you to win the Prize by challenging with Contents, Influencers of your caliber that means with your same number of followers.
Italy Ambassador Awards will check and evaluate your account carefully. Our team of experts and judges will choose the best Influencer or contest creator for each category.
No, They can't but they can support you by staying updated on your profile or by publishing, commenting and supporting your growth and activity.
You can participate in one or more categories (all 5 if you want), based on the relevance you think they have to your account.
The more categories you choose, the more your chances of winning rise.
The more categories you choose, the more your chances of winning rise.
After you have chosen how many categories you want to participate in, you have to follow the steps and send all the requested information. You can choose among the available payment methods.
After making the payment, fill in the participant's form, upload your photo and write a short description of your social profile.
All this will be used for the creation of your presentation post on our social channels, in order to present you at your best.
After making the payment, fill in the participant's form, upload your photo and write a short description of your social profile.
All this will be used for the creation of your presentation post on our social channels, in order to present you at your best.
- Assessment of involvement
- Content quality
- Contest
- Account activity
- General style
- All the followers have to be real
The deadline will be announced as soon as the number of the applications will be closed to the maximum limit.
The semi finalists will be announced within the 15th October and they will be invited to the Award Ceremony and Dinner Gala.
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