The 2026 Galliova Awards (Galli = Latin for chicken, ova = egg) are presented annually to recognise the best food and health media and content creators in South Africa. Eligible work includes content published in print and digital magazines and newspapers, online platforms, and social media influencer platforms.
The Galliova Awards are sponsored by the Egg and Broiler Producers of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA). The 2026 awards are open to food and health content creators across all of the above media platforms, provided they have a credible and established following.
The Galliova Awards aim to recognise excellence in promoting food and wellness culture, with a strong emphasis on supporting locally produced poultry products, including chicken and eggs. The use of South African chicken and eggs remains a key consideration, and this is something the 2026 judges will be looking for in entries.
There is no entry fee. However, entrants must now select the categories they believe they qualify for, according to the criteria per category, with a maximum of three categories per entrant.
What the judges look for
The judges will assess entrants for overall excellence in food writing, promotion of affordable eating, visual appeal, food styling, creativity, originality, and useful tips or information - with emphasis on the inclusion of eggs and/or chicken.
Health category judges will specifically assess entrants for overall excellence and educational value in health and wellness content creation, including a strong understanding of health topics and evidence based scientific references to eggs and/or chicken.
The ceremony
Winners and finalists will not be announced prior to the awards event. An invitation-only awards ceremony on Friday 16th of October 2026 will be held in Cape Town.