🏆 #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
- Tracey D’Averio
- Amanda McVicker
- Linda Davis
- Sue Wilson
- 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
- Heather Ritchie
- Tracey D’Aviero
- Dan R. Morris
- Aimee Bagshaw & Billie Gardner (tied)
- Kris Safarova
- Kinshasia Johnson
- Adam Engberg
- Amanda McVicker
- Desi-Ann Gordon
- 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
- Tracey D’Aviero
- Dan R. Morris
- Heather Ritchie
- Ellen Finkelstein
- Itiah Thomas
- Kris Safarova
- GinaDecker
- Kevin Chong
- Kathy Goughenour
- 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