Faith & Blessings conditions
1️⃣ Eligibility
• Nominees must be 18 years or older.
• Nominees must reside in South Carolina or North Carolina.
• Nominees must have personally experienced or directly supported a family-building journey involving: IVF, Fertility treatment, Surrogacy, Adoption.
• Self-nominations are permitted.
2️⃣ Award Categories
🌿 The Solo Warrior
Honors an individual courageously navigating the family-building journey independently.
This award celebrates determination, independence, and the strength required to pursue parenthood on one’s own terms.
💞 The United Warrior
Recognizes a couple navigating the family-building journey together with unity, mutual support, and shared resilience.
This award celebrates partnership and the emotional commitment required to endure challenges side by side.
🤝 The Circle of Strength
Honors an individual who has served as a pillar of support for someone navigating infertility or family-building challenges.
This may include a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or other support figure whose presence has made a meaningful impact.
🌿 The Strength in Healing
Recognizes an individual or couple who has demonstrated remarkable courage and emotional resilience while navigating setbacks, loss, or unexpected challenges.
This honor celebrates the strength required not only to endure difficult seasons — but to pursue healing, growth, and renewed hope.
👑 IVF Warrior of the Year
The IVF Warrior of the Year embodies emotional resilience, courage through medical and financial challenges, and a commitment to building family despite uncertainty.
The Grand Honoree receives the full Rest & Reset Package, including a restorative Weekend Getaway for Two and wellness support resources.
3️⃣ Nomination Period
• Opens: March 15, 2026
• Closes: May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Late submissions will not be considered.
4️⃣ Selection Process
• A designated review committee will evaluate all submissions.
• Nominees will be scored using a structured rubric.
• One honoree will be selected per category.
• One recipient will be selected as IVF Warrior of the Year.
• All decisions are final.
5️⃣ Recognition Event
For 2026, honorees will be recognized at the:
🌿 Roots & Wings Family Building Expo
📅 July 25, 2026 (World IVF Day)
6️⃣ Public Recognition
By accepting the award, honorees agree to:
• Be publicly recognized at a Faith and Blessings Foundation event
• Participate in photography and/or video during the event
• Allow their name and a summary of their story to be shared for promotional purposes
If a selected honoree declines public recognition, Faith and Blessings Foundation reserves the right to select an alternate recipient.