The Categories.
The Stay Awards celebrates hospitality in all its forms, honoring the teams and properties that turn great service into unforgettable experiences.
Our categories are designed to reflect the full spectrum of a remarkable stay — from restorative sleep and standout breakfasts to wellness, design, cleanliness, and the guest journey. Each award reflects our commitment to recognizing comfort, consistency, innovation, and the details that truly elevate hospitality.
By celebrating achievements across these categories, we spotlight the stays that set new standards, delight guests across cultures, and help shape the future of world-class hospitality.
Best Stay.
Best Sleep.
Best Breakfast.
Best Pool.
Best Wellness.
Best Room.
Best Service.
Best Care.
Best Arrival.
Best Dining.
Best View.
Best Venue.
11 signature categories.
200+ football federations.
110+ nominated players.
The Golden XI Awards unites football visionaries to elevate the future of the game.
The Golden XI Awards brings together federations, football leaders, media voices, and emerging talents across key pillars of the sport — including performance analysis, coaching, scouting, development, and excellence on the pitch.
By uniting contributors from different countries and nationalities, it fosters collaboration, higher standards, and innovation across modern football — with a clear commitment to celebrating both men’s and women’s performance at the highest level.
Participation is open to federations and official football bodies whose nominations reflect outstanding merit, fair play, and a true commitment to recognizing excellence — position by position — and building a legacy that goes beyond the final whistle.