🏆 #VAVS Season 25 Affiliate Excellence Awards

We’re celebrating 25 incredible seasons of #VAVS — and this year, we’re honoring the affiliate partners who go above and beyond to share our mission of helping freelancers and service pros build thriving, sustainable businesses. 💜

Whether you’re an experienced partner or just getting started, this is your moment to shine, gain exposure, and earn a little something extra for your efforts!

📅 Contest Dates

Starts October 1 through November 7th, 2025 at Midnight (PT)
Every tracked Free Ticket sign-up and VIP sale during this period counts toward the awards.

You can begin promoting anytime before the Summit (Nov 5–7, 2025) — the earlier you start, the more time you have to build clicks and climb the leaderboard! Don’t wait — every email and post you share earns you points and commissions.

Here’s the PRIZES:

🥇 #VAVS Platinum Partner Award

Recognizing Outstanding VIP Sales Performance
PRIZE: Featured in the VANA Newsletter + Facebook Page Post
BONUS: 💵 $300 USD cash

🏅 Awarded to the affiliate who inspires the most attendees to go VIP (buys VIP PASS) — helping more entrepreneurs unlock the full #VAVS experience and maximize their results.

Leaderboard as of Oct. 21

  1. Tracey D’Averio
  2. Amanda McVicker
  3. Linda Davis
  4. Sue Wilson
  5. TBA

🥈 #VAVS Growth Champion Award

Recognizing Leadership in Free Ticket Sign-Ups
PRIZE: Featured in the VANA Newsletter + Facebook Page Post
BONUS: 💵 $100 USD cash

🌎 Awarded to the affiliate who brings the most new attendees (gives away the most FREE Passes) into the #VAVS community and helps expand our global reach.

Leaderboard as of Oct. 21

  1. Heather Ritchie
  2. Tracey D’Aviero
  3. Dan R. Morris
  4. Aimee Bagshaw & Billie Gardner (tied)
  5. Kris Safarova
  6. Kinshasia Johnson
  7. Adam Engberg
  8. Amanda McVicker
  9. Desi-Ann Gordon
  10. Ellen Finkelstein, Laura Briggs & Lou Bortone (tied)
    On the rise: Kathy Goughenour, Kimberly Charron, Pam Ivey, Sharon Hunt, Sue Harrawood

🥉 #VAVS Rising Star Award Prize 

Celebrating Supporters Who Spread the Word
PRIZE: Featured Advertising Spot on the VANA Facebook Page

📈 Awarded to the affiliate who generates the highest number of unique clicks to the #VAVS Summit page. Every unique click represents a potential new attendee — and this award honors the affiliate whose outreach shines brightest in driving traffic and spreading the word far and wide.

Leaderboard as of Oct. 21

  1. Tracey D’Aviero
  2. Dan R. Morris
  3. Heather Ritchie
  4. Ellen Finkelstein
  5. Itiah Thomas
  6. Kris Safarova
  7. GinaDecker
  8. Kevin Chong
  9. Kathy Goughenour
  10. Lyn Prowse-Bishop
    Right behind and on the move: Lou Bortone, Billie Gardner, Aimee Bagshaw, Nicole Dean, Kimberly Charron, Debbie Rocket

🏅#VAVS Community Hero Award Prize 

Celebrating Supporters Who Spread the Word
PRIZE: Featured Advertising Spot on the VANA Facebook Page

🎟️ Every Free Pass you refer earns you one entry into our final draw. 10 sign-ups = 10 entries. 100 sign-ups = 100 chances to win!

Anyone can win — the more you share, the more opportunities you have to be featured.

Draw will take place Nov. 8th.

Winner is: TBA

How to Participate

  • Use your unique affiliate link..
  • Promote using the emails, graphics, and social posts inside the Affiliate Promo Center.
  • Earn commissions, grow your audience, and climb the leaderboard!

Pro Tip

Mention the $4,500 VIP Swag Bag in your posts and emails — it’s a proven click magnet and the easiest way to drive VIP upgrades fast.

Winner Recognition

  • 🥇 & 🥈 Featured in the VANA Newsletter $997 value (reaching thousands > see our reach) + Facebook Page Post $397 value
  • 🥉 & 🏅 Featured on the VANA Facebook Page $397 value

Let’s make this milestone season one to remember.

Contest Eligibility

To qualify for the cash bonuses in our Affiliate Excellence Awards, affiliates must reach a minimum of 3 VIP sales during the contest period. (That’s just three happy attendees upgrading through your link — totally doable!) or 10 Free Ticket sign-ups (for the Growth Champion Award). All other affiliates remain eligible for the random draw and recognition features.

Good luck, have fun competing with each other — and thank you for helping us celebrate 25 Seasons of #VAVS Success!

I’ll be cheering you on!

💜Tawnya Sutherland
Your #VAVS Host