Frequently Asked Questions
Sound & Energy Healer of the Year 2025 Competition
1. Does it cost to enter?
No, entry is completely free! There is no fee to apply or have your profile listed in the competition.
2. Does it cost to vote?
Every person voting receives one free vote per day.
If you’d like to give your favorite healer an extra boost, additional votes are available for purchase — and all proceeds directly support the Brighter Healing Foundation and the Immersive Sound Healing Film Project (Supernaturally: Enter Portals of Possibilities).
3. Who can enter? Do I have to have a business?
Anyone practicing sound or energy healing in any capacity is welcome to enter — you do not need to have a business. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, part-time practitioner, or just beginning your journey, this competition celebrates healers of all levels.
4. Do I have to live in the United States to participate?
No! This is a global competition. We welcome practitioners from any country to enter and participate.
5. Do I have to be certified to enter?
No certification is required. While many contestants may hold certifications, this competition celebrates all sound and energy healers, regardless of training background.
6. How does voting really work?
Voting begins October 1, 2025 and happens in three rounds:
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Round 1: October 1–15
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Round 2: October 16–24
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Final Round: October 25–31
All participants are randomly placed into groups at the start of voting.
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The top vote-getters from each group advance to the next round.
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Voters can cast one free vote per day and purchase additional votes if they choose, helping their favorite healer move up the leaderboard.
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The winners are determined by final-round votes and announced after voting closes.
7. How are the winners chosen?
The winners are based on a combination of public votes and eligibility review to ensure fairness. The healer with the most votes in the final round wins the title of Sound & Energy Healer of the Year 2025.
8. What do the winners receive?
The competition includes over $33,000 in prizes — including cash awards, retreat tickets, press features, free certification courses, and more. You can view the full prize list on our Prizes Page.
9. When will winners be announced?
Winners will be notified directly and publicly celebrated after voting closes on October 31, 2025.
10. Where does the money from paid votes go?
Every dollar from paid votes goes directly to the Brighter Healing Foundation, a registered nonprofit, to fund projects like the Immersive Sound Healing Film and community wellness initiatives.
11. How do I get people to vote for me?
Once your profile is approved, you’ll receive a personalized link to share with your community. We’ll also provide a contestant toolkit HERE with:
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Social media graphics
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Sample captions
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Recommended hashtags
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Email templates
This makes it easy to promote your entry and rally support.
12. Do I have to be a GSPA member to participate?
No. While the Global Sound Practitioner Alliance (GSPA) is hosting the competition, membership is not required to enter, vote, or win.