2026 Galliova Awards
The Galliova Awards (Galli= Latin for chicken, ova = egg) are awarded annually to the best food and health media in South Africa
Aim of the awards
The 2026 Galliova Awards (Galli = Latin for chicken, ova = egg) are presented annually to recognise the best food and health media and content creators in South Africa. Eligible work includes content published in print and digital magazines and newspapers, online platforms, and social media influencer platforms.
The Galliova Awards are sponsored by the Egg and Broiler Producers of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA). The 2026 awards are open to food and health content creators across all of the above media platforms, provided they have a credible and established following.
The Galliova Awards aim to recognise excellence in promoting food and wellness culture, with a strong emphasis on supporting locally produced poultry products, including chicken and eggs. The use of South African chicken and eggs remains a key consideration, and this is something the 2026 judges will be looking for in entries.
For the 2026 Galliova Awards, judges will evaluate each entrant’s work within their respective categories entered. In the food category judges will be looking for: excellent food writing, promotion of affordable eating, visual appeal, food styling, creativity, originality, and useful tips or information – with emphasis on the inclusion of eggs and/or chicken. Health category judges will specifically assess entrants for overall excellence in health and wellness content creation, including a strong understanding of health topics and evidence based scientific references to eggs and/or chicken.
This year, the online entry platform will remain largely the same as last year. However, entrants must now select the categories they believe they qualify for, according to the criteria per category, with a maximum of three categories per entrant. After reviewing the requirements and selecting their categories, entrants should create one PDF folder per category. Each PDF must then be uploaded to the corresponding category “box,” and a checklist must be completed before uploading.
NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.
Notes to Entrants and T’s & C’s
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE GALLIOVA AWARDS?
Answer:
- 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.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE?
Answer:
- 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.
WHAT ARE THE 2026 GALLIOVA AWARDS JUDGES LOOKING FOR?
Answer:
- 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.
HOW IS AN ENTRY JUDGED?
Answer:
- 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.
WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME FOR CONTENT INCLUDED IN AN ENTRY?
Answer:
- 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.
DO I SELECT CATEGORIES TO ENTER?
Answer:
- 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.
HOW DO I ENTER:
Answer:
- 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.
HOW DO I PREPARE AN ENTRY?
Answer:
- 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.
WHAT ARE THE 2026 GALLIOVA AWARDS CATEGORIES & PRIZES:
Answer:
- 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:
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CATEGORY |
PRIZES |
OPEN TO |
ELIGIBLE MEDIA TYPES
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Galliova Food Writer · Runner Up |
R20 000 R 5 000 |
Food writers
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Print/online publications |
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Galliova Food Content Creator · Runner Up |
R25 000 R 5 000 |
Food content creators |
Print/online publications |
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Galliova Health/Wellness Content Creator · Runner Up |
R20 000
R 5 000 |
Health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
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Galliova Social Media Influencer · Runner Up |
R20 000 R 5 000 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Social media |
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Galliova Egg Champion · Runner Up |
R25 000 R 5 000 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
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Galliova Chicken Champion · Runner Up |
R25 000 R 5 000 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
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Galliova People’s Hero · Runner Up |
R20 000 R 5 000 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
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Below categories do not require physical submissions. Judges will determine whether any submissions merit these prizes. |
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Galliova Up & Coming Content Creator 3 or less Galliova entries |
R15 000 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
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Discretionary prizes 4 x R2 000,00 |
R 2 000 x possible 4 |
Food or health/wellness content creators |
Print/online/social media |
NB: All entrants must carefully read the Notes to Entrants and Terms & Conditions before submitting an entry.
2025 Galliova Awards Photo Album
