Today is:   May 02

Scroll to explore events active on this date.

For the current year, this category includes: 1050 events.

Category: Competitions and Awards


Highlighting events, competitions, industry, and merit awards.

Some competitions like the Academy Awards or BAFTA are televised. Others, like the International Chili Cook-off and Scripps Spelling Bee, are location-based or focused on specific demographics

MTV Music Video Awards: August 28

Daily

MTV Music Video Awards, known as the VMA, is held either in late August or mid-September. The MTV channel sponsors this award show to honor the best in music videos in various categories. Voting is view...

January

Charity, Intl. Day of (1997): September 5

Daily

Annually on the anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa (September 5, 1997), the United Nation's International Day of Charity focuses on giving back to the community via time, money, or expertise. Char...

January

Mercury Prize, Hyundai (UK): September 8

Daily

The Hyundai Mercury Prize promotes the best of UK music and the artists who produce it by celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year. The event recognizes artistic achievement across a range of contemporary mu...

January

Music Week and Awards, Canadian Country (C...

Weekly

Canadian Country Music Week began in 1977 by highlighting Canada’s country music artists. Canadian Country Music Week has three components: A music festival A full day of concerts known as FanFest And...

January

Guitar Flat-picking Championship and Walnu...

Weekly

The Walnut Valley Association was formed in 1972 to produce the Walnut Valley National Guitar Flat-Picking Championships Festival, also known as the Flat-Picking Championships, the Walnut Valley Festival,...

January

Marconi Radio Awards: September 15 (est)

Daily

The Marconi Radio Awards were established in the United States in 1989. Radio stations and individuals are recognized during the event for their excellence and performance in the radio industry. The awa...

January

Chili Cook-off World Championships (US-SC)...

Daily

The first World Championship Chili Cook-off occurred in 1967 and continues to grow yearly. It is a highly anticipated event featuring hundreds of chefs competing for the World's Best Chili prize. CHILI,...

January

Harrogate Fall Flower Show (UK): September...

Daily

When you think of gardening, two countries come to mind: Japan and England. Both are exquisite gardeners and create some of the most impressive gardens in the world. To that end, the bi-annual Harrogate F...

January

Berlin Marathon (DE): September 25

Daily

The Berlin Marathon is an annual event held in Germany in September. Initiated in 1974, the marathon is 42.195 kilometers in length. The event takes place over two days. Inline skaters compete first,...

January

Turner Prize Exhibition (UK): September 30...

Monthly

The Turner Prize Exhibition showcases all the contestants for the Turner Prize, an award for artists working primarily in Britain or British citizens globally. The Turner Prize honors the best artistic cr...

January

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Intl. (US-NM):...

Weekly

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the premier international ballooning event, powered by the perfect October climate and a phenomenon called the "Albuquerque Box" (a combination of weather p...

January

Danger Run (US-KY, IN, IL): October 1-31

Monthly

Want to make your Halloween more exciting? Then head to Louisville, Kentucky, spook your car out and see if you can beat Danger Run. The event runs on the weekends in October. Founded in 1994 and inspire...

January

Nobel Prize Announcements: October 3-10

Weekly

The world looks forward to this week each year. The announcement of the winners of the prestigious Nobel Prize takes place. The prizes were designated in the will of Alfred Nobel (October 21, 1833 - Dece...

January

Fat Bear Week: October 5-11

Weekly

As Autumn progresses, the bears of the world prepare to hibernate through the winter. They spend their summer fattening up and eating to store the food they'll need for the long winter's nap. And boy, do...

January

Chicago Marathon, Bank of America (US-IL):...

Daily

The Chicago Marathon is one of several major marathons each year in the United States and worldwide. In November 1976, at the Metropolitan YMCA on LaSalle St., five key founders of what would eventually...

January

BET Hip Hop Awards: October 4

Daily

The BET Hip Hop Awards celebrate Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B music and the people who make it. The Hip Hop Awards by BET first aired in 2006. The date of the awards is typically announced two months out.

January

Missouri Day Festival & High School Band C...

Daily

The Trenton Marching Band Festival is part of the Missouri Day Festival. For over 30 years, the community in and around Trenton has celebrated Missouri Day on the third weekend of October. Over the years,...

January

Dove Gospel Music Awards: October 18

Daily

Since 1969 the GMA Dove Awards has honored outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The show celebrates musical diversity. Awards are presented to individuals representing modern Rock...

January

Raindance Film Festival (UK): October 26 -...

Weekly

Raindance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the UK, that Variety recognizes as "one of the world's top 50 unmissable film festivals". Raindance showcases the boldest entries of B...

January

MTV Europe Music Awards (DE): November 13

Daily

The MTV Europe Music Awards honors musicians and performers in Europe. Presented by MTV Networks Europe and established in 1994, it was conceptualized as an alternative to MTV Video Music Awards. Begi...

January
AD

By using this site. You are agreeing to use of cookies. Learn more in our Privacy Policy

Jubilee LLC, 1712 Pioneer Avenue,Suite 2019 Cheyenne, WY 82001 +1 (484) 226 4777

Copyright © Jubilee LLC / LEEPCalendar.com 2025. All rights reserved.