Spiritual Leaders Awards International 2026 | Conference & Awards - Gold Coast
Celebrating Leaders Who Lead with Soul

Spiritual Leaders Awards International

Conference & Awards Gala 2026

October 15 - 17  |  The Island, Gold Coast

VOTING IS OPEN. Vote for your favourite nominees and buy your tickets - early bird pricing closes August 15.

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200+
Attendees
3
Days
27
Award Categories
4th
Annual Event
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Our Mission

Honouring Those Who Guide Us

The Spiritual Leaders Awards International recognises individuals who dedicate their lives to spiritual guidance, healing, and transformation. We shine a spotlight on those who have tirelessly worked towards making the world a more spiritually vibrant place.

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Celebrate

Honouring the spiritual leaders, healers, teachers, and practitioners who elevate consciousness and promote wellbeing across the globe.

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Connect

Three days of immersive connection with a community of like-minded leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at The Island, Gold Coast.

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Recognise

27 award categories celebrating the full spectrum of spiritual gifts - from mediums and healers to shamans, teachers, and community builders.

Joyful celebration at the SLAI Awards

"The energy in this room changes everything."

2025 Winners

Last Year's Honourees

Celebrating the extraordinary individuals who were recognised at the 2025 Spiritual Leaders Awards.

Akashic Records Reader
Cath Leask
Animal Psychic
Shemaine Medium
Astrologist
Danielle Thiele
Building Spiritual Community
Diana Clarke
Ceremonial Tattoo Artist
Pixie Rae
Emotional Healer
Pru Taylor
Energy Healer
Tracey Gibson
Intuitive Artist
Lisa Hayley
Lifetime Achievement
Samantha Duly
Medical Intuitive
Deborah Quike
Medium
Amanda Jay
Menswork Facilitator
David Vine
Numerology Reader
Candice Shortall
Oracle Reader
Lyndsey Moody
People's Choice
Lisa Azzi
Psychic
Jacy Dundas
Reiki Master
Suzi Campbell
Retreat Facilitator
Sarah Jeffery
Shaman
Deb Macintyre
Sound Healer
Larina Tiffen-Fuller
Spiritual Growth
Ang Sutton
Spiritual Leader
Kareena Glanville
Spiritual Teacher
Janelle Campbell
Tarot Reader
Sue Yarwood

Voting for the 2026 awards is open now. Who will join them?

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27 Categories

Award Categories

Celebrating the full spectrum of spiritual gifts and the leaders who bring them to the world. Voting is open in every category now.

Akashic Records Reader Animal Psychic Astrologist Breathwork Facilitator Building Spiritual Community Crystal Healer Earth Keeper Emotional Healer Energy Healer Evidential Medium Intuitive Artist Lifetime Achievement Medical Medium Medium Oracle Reader People's Choice Physical Medium Psychic Reiki Master Retreat Facilitator Shaman Sound Healer Spiritual Badass Spiritual Growth Spiritual Leader Spiritual Teacher Tarot Reader
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2026 Timeline

The Journey to October

Key milestones from nominations through to the awards gala. Mark your calendar.

May 7
Nominations Open
Nominations opened for spiritual leaders making an impact. Self-nominations welcomed.
Complete
May
Ticket Sales Open
Conference, VIP Cocktails, and Awards Gala tickets are live. Early bird pricing closes August 15.
Early bird open
May - July 17
Nominations Period
Nominations for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who put a spiritual leader forward.
Closed
Now - August 15
Public Voting Open
The community votes for their favourites. Voting closes August 15 - support your favourite nominees and tell us about the impact they've had.
Voting live now
Early September
Finalists Announced
Finalists revealed and celebrated across all platforms. Video submissions due from finalists.
Late September
Winners Decided
Judging panel and community votes combined. Winners kept under wraps until the gala.
October 15 - 17
The Event - The Island, Gold Coast
3 days of conference, VIP cocktails, and the awards ceremony. Winners announced live on stage.
Main event
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Join Us at The Island

Four ways to experience the Spiritual Leaders Awards 2026. Every ticket includes connection with 200+ leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

Conference
$699
per person
Includes
  • Full day conference program
  • Keynote speakers and panel sessions
  • Workshops and interactive sessions
  • Networking with 200+ spiritual leaders
  • Lunch and refreshments included
  • Conference materials and resources
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VIP Cocktails
$199
per person
Includes
  • Exclusive VIP Cocktails evening
  • Intimate networking with speakers and finalists
  • Drinks and canapes
  • Connect with like-minded leaders
  • The perfect pre-gala experience
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Awards Gala
$299
per person
Includes
  • Awards Ceremony evening
  • 3-course gala dinner
  • Drinks package at the afterparty
  • Celebrate the 2026 winners live
  • Media wall photo opportunity
  • Connect with finalists and nominees
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Best Value
Full Experience
$1,111
per person
Includes
  • Full day conference program
  • VIP Cocktails evening
  • Awards Gala Dinner
  • 3-course dinner and drinks package
  • Afterparty celebration
  • Media wall photo opportunity
  • Special Island member room rates
Get the Full Experience

Early bird pricing closes August 15. All tickets can be purchased individually or combined. Payment plans available on request.

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VOTING OPEN - vote for your favourite nominees and buy your tickets before early bird closes August 15.

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The Venue

The Island, Gold Coast

A boutique waterfront venue in the heart of Surfers Paradise. The perfect setting for three days of connection and celebration.

The Island Gold Coast venue
October 15 - 17, 2026

The Island Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia

Exclusive member rates available for SLAI attendees. Enjoy discounted room packages, late checkout, and complimentary suite upgrades based on availability. Book through The Island directly and mention Spiritual Leaders Awards.

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Kelly Wotherspoon-Rawle
The Founder

Kelly Wotherspoon-Rawle

Founder, Spiritual Leaders Awards International

The Spiritual Leaders Awards International was born from a deep recognition that the healers, teachers, and spiritual leaders within our community deserve to be seen, celebrated, and honoured.

These are the people who pour their energy into elevating consciousness and promoting wellbeing - often without the spotlight they deserve. This event is that spotlight.

What started as a vision in 2022 has become the premier awards event for the spiritual community. Now in its 4th year, 2026 is set to be the biggest yet.

Full conference room at the SLAI Spiritual Business Conference

"Where spiritual leadership is celebrated, recognised, and elevated."

Partnerships

Become a Sponsor

Align your brand with the leaders driving the next wave of conscious business. Sponsorship tiers from $500 to $7,500 with visibility across the full 6-month campaign.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Spiritual Leaders Awards 2026.

Nominations for the 2026 awards closed on July 17. Thank you to everyone who put a spiritual leader forward - the response this year was extraordinary. Voting is now open until August 15: visit the voting page to support your favourite nominees. Nominations for 2027 will open next year.
Voting is free and open to everyone until August 15. Browse the categories, choose the nominees who have made an impact in your life, and leave a short message about why - those messages mean the world to the nominees and are read by our judging panel. Votes are one metric among many in the judging rubric, alongside impact and integrity. Winners are never decided by vote count alone.
Nominating someone (or yourself) was completely free. Nominees who accepted their nomination paid a $49 confirmation fee to finalise their profile and activate their voting page. This fee covers the administration, marketing, and promotion of their nomination throughout the awards process.
With limited spots available we have a strict no refund policy. If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your ticket to another name. Please advise of the name change and any dietary requirements at least 7 days before the event.
The Island is a boutique waterfront hotel in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It features The Glasshouse event space where our conference and awards gala will be held. Special member rates are available for SLAI attendees.
Of course! If you would like to share the experience with someone, they simply need their own ticket. Let us know at [email protected] if you have any questions about group bookings.
Yes. If you need a payment plan, email [email protected] and a custom payment plan can be arranged for you.
We have four sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 to $7,500, plus bespoke partnership options. Visit our sponsorship page to view the packages and submit an inquiry. We also welcome goodie bag contributions and custom activations.