During its annual Female-Driven Award Show & Mega-Yacht Gala in Miami, FL, the Influential Model Awards (IMAs) honor and recognize Top Female Influencers and talent in 24 various categories. While the complete list of categories can be found further below, the IMAs takes great pride in including some very unique ones, such as: Best Plus-Size Model, Best in Women Empowerment, National Service(for women in military), Cosplay & Gaming, Yoga, Acting, Comedy, Music, News & Media, Combat & Stunts, Cars & Bikes, etc. The mission is to Celebrate & Promote Women-Empowerment, while also providing influencers the opportunity to network with other influencers and fans, sell their products, and meet companies looking to invest in them.

The Final Winners in each of the 24 categories are determined by the Judging Committee, based on the following 6 factors:

1) Creativity & Originality of Social Media Posts

2) Engagement by Followers on Social Media Posts

3) Growth Rate of Engagement on Social Media Posts

4) Relevance of Social Media Posts to Nominated Category

5) Level & Extent of Influence

6) Overall Authenticity

All IMAs Nominees are invited to attend the Yacht Gala, Award Show, and other events in Miami, FL with relevant accommodations provided. The winners are announced only on the day of the Award Show. Winners in each of the 24 categories are provided with classy and originally-designed trophies.

There is a 25th category known as Most Influential Model of the Year, and this is determined solely upon the most funds raised for charity by an Influencer via raffle-style Votes (where supporter purchases a number of votes to help their favorite influencer win, and in doing so, may potentially win a prize). Additionally, the winner of this Most Influential Model of the Year Award receives a crown, along with a cash prize and trophy.

Fans, followers, and supporters are certainly welcome to engage and be a part of the event by either physically attending here in Miami, or tuning into the global online livestream for a very low, discounted price.