Anthony B. Bonapart
Author, Sophia: Lessons for the Unschooled Mind
Strategies for lifelong learning, mental agility, and mastering wisdom in midlife.
VINCE Magazine
Reserve seatVirtual Summit · For Adults 40+
Health, Wealth & Wellness Summit
Six experts. One transformative afternoon. Step into your next chapter with the tools to elevate your body, secure your finances, and expand your mind.
Wednesday, July 29
2:00 PM EST
Live on Zoom
From anywhere
Hosted by Vincent Ferguson & Glenna Gonzalez
The Lineup
A stellar panel of voices
Faith, business, fitness, and service — wisdom from leaders shaping the second half of life.
Bishop Dr. Clarence W. McClain
Author, Kept By Mercy: Carried by Promise
Spiritual guidance on resilience, purpose, and emotional wellness.
Glenna Gonzalez
CEO, JB Tyler Marketing & Consulting
Professional branding, business growth, and smart wealth creation today.
Celeste Richards
Featured Panelist
Insight on living with intention and thriving in your next chapter.
Jimmy Davies
Founder, Every.Black
Building collaborative networks and entrepreneurial success through community.
MSG Jerry Mangum
US Army Veteran · Veterans Helping Veterans Outreach Ministry
Building a strong, faith-based community and uplifting those who served.
Alycia Gaither
Executive, Sister to Sister Alliance · Raleigh, NC
Breast cancer awareness, advocacy, and community support for women’s health.
Vince Ferguson
CEO of Body Sculpt of NY · Publisher of VINCE Magazine
Author of More Life to Your Years, celebrated speaker, and podcaster inspiring longevity, vitality, and wellness.
Dona Andrews
Special Event Producer · Six Weeks to Fitness Team Admin · Belize
Event production and community operations, helping bring the Six Weeks to Fitness experience to life around the world.
A Special Appearance by the Founder
Vincent Ferguson
Attendees will also be treated to a special cameo video appearance by Vincent Ferguson himself. Ferguson is the namesake of the magazine, a celebrated speaker, author of More Life to Your Years, and the CEO of Body Sculpt of NY. As the visionary co-founder of both the magazine's digital home and the rapidly growing Six Weeks to Fitness with Vince Skool Community, Ferguson will deliver an inspiring message on maximizing longevity and vitality.
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Thought Leadership
VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards
Recognizing Excellence. Elevating Experts. Empowering Adults 40+.
The VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards honor professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, healthcare providers, financial experts, researchers, coaches, and thought leaders whose original work inspires healthier, wealthier, and more fulfilling lives for adults 40+.
This annual awards program recognizes exceptional long-form articles that provide practical insights, evidence-based guidance, and real-world solutions across health, fitness, wellness, and financial well-being. Winning contributors will receive publication opportunities, editorial recognition, and professional exposure through VINCE Magazine, helping establish them as trusted authorities in their respective fields.
Award Categories
Awards will be presented for outstanding original articles in the following categories:
Health
Fitness
Nutrition
Mental Wellness
Financial Wellness
Retirement Planning
Healthy Aging & Longevity
Career Reinvention After 40
Entrepreneurship
Preventative Healthcare
Healthy Recipes
Weight Management
Men's Health
Women's Health
Sleep & Recovery
Stress Management
Artificial Intelligence for Small Business
Estate Planning
Caregiving
Housing Resources
Travel After 40
Grand Expert Contributor of the Year
Awarded to the highest-scoring submission across all categories. The recipient will receive:
- Cover Feature in an upcoming issue of VINCE Magazine
- Exclusive multi-page editorial feature and interview
- Official VINCE Magazine Grand Expert Contributor Award
- Featured promotion across VINCE Magazine's website, newsletter, social media, and community
- Official digital award badge recognizing the recipient as the VINCE Magazine Grand Expert Contributor
Category Excellence Awards
A First Place and Second Place recipient will be recognized in each category.
First Place Recipients
- One Complimentary Full-Page Expert Spotlight Advertisement in an upcoming issue
- Publication of their winning article
- Featured author biography, professional headshot, website, and social media links
- Official VINCE Category Excellence Award digital badge
- Recognition across VINCE Magazine's digital platforms
Second Place Recipients
- One Complimentary Full-Page Expert Spotlight Advertisement in an upcoming issue
- Publication of their winning article
- Featured author biography, professional headshot, website, and social media links
- Official VINCE Category Excellence Award digital badge
Publication Schedule
Winning articles will be published across the next two consecutive issues of VINCE Magazine, ensuring every recognized contributor receives meaningful editorial exposure.
Beyond the Awards
Outstanding submissions may also be selected as Editor's Choice Features and considered for future opportunities, including podcast interviews, webinar presentations, guest expert panels, community spotlights, future magazine features, and ongoing contributor opportunities.
Our Mission
The VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards celebrate professionals who generously share their knowledge to help adults 40+ make informed decisions, improve their quality of life, and thrive in every stage of adulthood. Together, we are building a trusted community of experts dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering readers around the world.
Rules & Considerations
VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards
Official Submission & Judging Guidelines
Purpose of the Awards
The VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards recognize outstanding original articles that educate, inspire, and empower adults 40+ in the areas of health, fitness, wellness, and financial well-being.
Submissions will be evaluated based on the quality, originality, usefulness, and overall impact of each article. The awards are designed to recognize expertise and thought leadership.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate, contributors must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Submit an original long-form article focused on adults 40+
- Submit content related to health, fitness, wellness, wealth, lifestyle, or healthy aging
- Provide a short professional biography and author photo
- Include contact information and professional links (website, LinkedIn, social media, etc.)
- Be a professional, entrepreneur, educator, coach, author, healthcare provider, financial expert, researcher, or individual with valuable expertise to share
Submission Deadline
All articles must be submitted by:
August 15, 2026
Submissions received after the deadline may be considered for future editorial opportunities but will not be eligible for the 2026 VINCE Magazine Expert Contributor Awards.
Article Requirements
Submitted articles should:
- Be between 1,200–2,500 words
- Provide educational and practical value to adults 40+
- Be well-organized and easy to read
- Include actionable insights readers can apply
- Be original work created specifically for this submission
Articles should not be primarily promotional or written as advertisements. The goal is to educate and provide meaningful value.
Judging Criteria
Each article will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Originality & Unique Perspective
25 Points- Does the article provide fresh ideas, personal expertise, or a unique perspective?
- Does it offer insights beyond commonly available information?
Accuracy & Credibility
25 Points- Are claims supported by reliable information?
- Does the author demonstrate expertise and knowledge of the topic?
Practical Value for Adults 40+
25 Points- Does the article provide useful strategies, solutions, or guidance readers can implement?
- Does it address real challenges faced by adults over 40?
Readability & Organization
15 Points- Is the article engaging, clear, and easy to follow?
- Does it use strong structure, headings, and flow?
Overall Impact
10 Points- Does the article educate, inspire, and align with the mission of VINCE Magazine?
Total Possible Score: 100 Points
Editorial Review Panel
All submissions will be reviewed by the VINCE Magazine Editorial Review Panel:
Vince Ferguson
Founder, Six Weeks to Fitness
Award-winning fitness expert, author, podcast host, and wellness advocate.
Glenna Gonzalez
Publisher, VINCE Magazine
Marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and advocate for empowering adults 40+.
The Editorial Review Panel will evaluate submissions based on the published criteria and select award recipients.
Tie-Breaking Process
In the event of a tie, the Editorial Review Panel will evaluate:
- Overall usefulness to the VINCE Magazine audience
- Strength of the author's expertise and perspective
- Potential reader impact and engagement
The final decision will be determined by the Editorial Review Panel.
Originality & Plagiarism Policy
- All submissions must be original work created by the submitting author.
- Articles that contain plagiarism, copied material, misleading information, or unauthorized use of another person's work will be disqualified.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources, research, statistics, and references are accurately represented.
AI-Assisted Content Policy
- AI tools may be used as a writing assistant for brainstorming, outlining, editing, grammar improvement, or research organization.
- However, submitted articles must reflect the author's own expertise, experience, insights, and original perspective.
- Fully AI-generated articles submitted without meaningful human contribution may be disqualified.
- Authors are encouraged to disclose if AI tools were used during the writing process.
Publication Rights
Authors retain ownership of their original work.
By submitting an article for consideration, authors grant VINCE Magazine a non-exclusive right to:
- Publish the selected article in VINCE Magazine's digital and/or print editions
- Edit the article for grammar, formatting, clarity, and publication standards
- Promote the article across VINCE Magazine platforms, including website, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and community channels
Authors will receive full credit through byline attribution, professional biography, and links when applicable.
Final Decisions
- All award selections are determined by the VINCE Magazine Editorial Review Panel.
- Judging decisions are final and based on the published evaluation criteria.
- VINCE Magazine reserves the right to select, decline, or defer publication of any submission that does not meet editorial standards or align with the publication's mission.