Celebrating those who transform everyday living into an art.
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Everyone who lives with intention deserves to be seen.
Award Categories
Distinction Award
For each award
$1,000 CAD
+ a trophy
Recognition Award
For each award
$500 CAD
+ a trophy
Pioneer’s Bonus
• First 100 valid entries • 50 winners, each gets a $20 CAD gift card
Milestone Rewards
• Entries 101–200 • 50 winners, each gets a $10 CAD gift card
Spotlight Draw
• Enter by sharing on social media (full rules coming soon) • 20 winners, each gets a $50 CAD gift card
Pioneer’s Bonus
• First 100 valid entries • 50 winners, each gets a $20 CAD gift card
Milestone Rewards
• Entries 101–200 • 50 winners, each gets a $10 CAD gift card
What Winners Can Expect?
• Cash prize & trophy recognizing your lifestyle • Opportunity to be invited to the Awards Night • Media coverage & storytelling
*Attendance is optional and does not affect prize eligibility. Travel and accommodation are not included unless otherwise specified.
Ready to showcase your life aesthetics?
Join us and let your life story be discovered by the world.
The Sanctuary Award
Spaces that speak. Not about square footage, but about soul. From serene reading alcoves to vibrant kitchens, we celebrate interiors that reveal identity, atmosphere, and spirit.
For lives lived on one’s own terms. This distinction recognizes those who redefine success and boldly script a different path. Passion, reinvention, or rebellion — this is life as an act of authorship.
Where cultures converge. We honor the households and friendships that weave diverse traditions into a living tapestry. Love, heritage, and shared meaning — beauty is found in harmony.
Style. Spirit. Timeless. For those 65+ who prove that vitality knows no age. Whether in fashion, exploration, or reinvention — we celebrate fearless expression and enduring elegance.
Accomplished public leader with extensive experience in community development, education governance, and cultural advocacy; brings decades of insight into building inclusive and vibrant communities.
Shengtian Zheng
Eminent curator bridging Asia-Pacific and North America contemporary art scenes.
Anicka Quin
Anicka Quin, VP of Content at Canada Wide Media, oversees Western Living, BCBusiness and Vancouver magazines. A leading voice in Canadian media, she brings sharp insight in storytelling, design and lifestyle to the Live It Up Awards jury.
Sirish Rao
Interim Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery, a cultural innovator who awakens social imagination and fosters public connection through art.
Dadawa(Zheqin Zhu)
UNESCO Artist for Peace; adds cross-cultural warmth and humanity.
Jianguo Liang
Internationally acclaimed interior designer, renowned for blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary living concepts, dedicated to shaping warmer and more refined lifestyles through design.
Leo Geng
Vice President of iQIYI, is a leading figure in the industry known for his long-term focus on cultural content and lifestyle innovation, championing diverse storytelling and the expression of quality living.
Zoe Royer
Accomplished public leader with extensive experience in community development, education governance, and cultural advocacy; brings decades of insight into building inclusive and vibrant communities.
Shengtian Zheng
Eminent curator bridging Asia-Pacific and North America contemporary art scenes.
Anicka Quin
Anicka Quin, VP of Content at Canada Wide Media, oversees Western Living, BCBusiness and Vancouver magazines. A leading voice in Canadian media, she brings sharp insight in storytelling, design and lifestyle to the Live It Up Awards jury.
Sirish Rao
Interim Director of the Vancouver Art Gallery, a cultural innovator who awakens social imagination and fosters public connection through art.
Dadawa(Zheqin Zhu)
UNESCO Artist for Peace; adds cross-cultural warmth and humanity.
Jianguo Liang
Internationally acclaimed interior designer, renowned for blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary living concepts, dedicated to shaping warmer and more refined lifestyles through design.
Leo Geng
Vice President of iQIYI, is a leading figure in the industry known for his long-term focus on cultural content and lifestyle innovation, championing diverse storytelling and the expression of quality living.
Submission Process
Step 1: Upload photo/video
Step 2: Write you story
Step 3: Submit
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Welcome to our Voting Community! You can browse all stories and vote for your favourite work.
Click the “Submit” button, select the relevant award category, upload 3-5 high-quality images or a video(<=200M), and provide a 150-word description.
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Submission Requirements
Original work reflecting authentic life scenarios. Image resolution:>=1080p. Video duration: <= 60 seconds. All content must comply with Community Guidelines.
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Jury Criteria
Entries will be evaluated across five dimensions: 1) Creativity 2) Aesthetic value 3) Practicalit 4) Sustainability
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Prize Distribution
Winners will receive awards within 7 business days post-ceremony via bank transfer or Paypal.
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Copyright Ownership
Participants retain copyright but grant The Lifestyle Foundation a non-exclusive license for promotional / display purpose.
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How to get Gift Cards?
Top 200 participants who submit entries AND share the campaign on social media qualify for $50 gift card. All participants become eligible for $20 gift cards.
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Why should I participate?
The Live It Up Awards is more than a competition — it’s a platform to showcase your lifestyle: Express creativity: Share your unique lifestyle choices and daily inspirations. International stage: Your story may be featured in major North American cities and international lifestyle media. Community connection: Exchange and resonate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Recognition & rewards: Each category offers a Distinction Award (CAD$1,000) and a Recognition Award (CAD$500), plus trophies. There are also lots of opportunities to win gift cards.
How can I submit my entry?
Go to our website → click Submit → choose your award category → upload 3–5 photos (or a ≤60 second video) → complete your lifestyle description.
What kind of works can be submitted?
Focus on authentic, real-life moments, such as: Everyday living spaces Unique lifestyle experiments or rhythm choices Cross-cultural or cross-generational experiences Graceful aging and its influence We value authenticity and meaning, not staged content or technical perfection.
Who can participate?
Open to the public across North America (focus cities include Vancouver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, etc.). Individuals, families, and communities may all submit entries for free. Minors require guardian consent.
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The Lifestyle Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Vancouver that promotes lifestyle exchange, quality living and philanthropy. It advocates for more enriching, fulfilling and meaningful ways of living…
The Lifestyle Foundation Awards 2025 is a free-to-enter online contest open to creators in Canada and the US. We offer cash prizes and grants for photography, interior design, and storytelling. Submit your entry today to win $1,000
