[1] The ceremony has continued to take place in the Emirate every year since,[a] occurring after the conclusion of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup during the first week of November[b] and has been called beach soccer's version of the better known Ballon d'Or in association football.

[2] A gala event, attended by many of the world's top current and former players, coaches, officials and other beach soccer figures,[3] five individual prizes are awarded for the best beach soccer player of the year, best goalkeeper of the year, best coach, rising star and best goal.

Further awards are presented to the five players that, combined, are deemed to produce a dream team for that season as well as a prize for best event of the year.

Various parties decide the award winners, including coaches, players, BSWW expert panel and fans.

[10][11] ^ The 2023 edition was delayed[12] until February 2024 to coincide with the scheduling of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai.

Fellow national team captains and coaches vote for who they want to be crowned best player of the year.

Fellow national team captains and coaches vote for who they want to be crowned best goalkeeper of the year.

[5] Fellow national team captains and coaches vote for who they want to be crowned best women's player of the year.

Fellow national team captains and coaches vote for who they want to be crowned best women's goalkeeper of the year.