The Impact DOCS Awards is an international competition dedicated to recognizing and promoting high-quality documentary films and filmmakers. It operates as a unique hybrid awards competition rather than a traditional film festival, aiming to celebrate documentaries that have a significant impact on viewers and the world. The awards are part of the Global Film Awards family, which has been serving filmmakers for over 20 years. This competition is IMDb approved and honors filmmakers from around the globe, with award levels including Best of Show, Award of Excellence, Award of Merit, and Award of Recognition.