Recognition has always been a powerful driver of excellence. Across industries, awards inspire organizations to innovate, benchmark against the best and continually raise standards. Within Africa's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, the Africa MICE Awards have become one of the continent's leading platforms for celebrating excellence across the business events value chain.
Nominations Extended to 31 July 2026
Additional time to submit your nominations
To provide greater opportunity for participation, nominations for the Africa MICE Awards 2026 have been extended to 31 July 2026.
The extension reflects the growing interest in the Awards from destinations, convention centres, hotels, airlines, event organizers, destination management companies, technology providers, associations and individual professionals who continue to shape Africa's business events landscape.
The Awards celebrate organizations and individuals whose work contributes to making Africa a more competitive business events destination. Beyond recognizing outstanding achievements, they provide a platform for showcasing innovation, leadership, sustainability and service excellence across the continent.
60+ Award Categories
Destinations & Venues
Recognizing leading destinations, cities and venues
Hotels & Hospitality
Excellence in business events hospitality
Event Organizers & Suppliers
PCOs, DMCs, technology providers and more
Innovation & Sustainability
Green events, technology and ESG leadership
Leadership & Talent
Individual professionals and rising stars
Associations & Trade
Excellence in association and trade events
With over 60 award categories, the programme recognizes excellence across every segment of the MICE ecosystem—from venues and destinations to suppliers, exhibitors, associations and young industry professionals. It provides an opportunity for organizations of all sizes to gain continental recognition while inspiring others through their achievements.
Why Participate?
Industry Recognition
Prestigious acknowledgement from industry peers
Brand Credibility
Enhanced visibility and market position
New Partnerships
Attract new business and collaborations
Continental Visibility
Showcase excellence across Africa
Winning or being nominated for an Africa MICE Award strengthens brand credibility, enhances visibility within the industry and demonstrates a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Previous finalists and winners have leveraged recognition to build stronger partnerships, attract new business and reinforce their market position.
Submit Your Nomination
As preparations continue for the Africa MICE Summit & Awards 2026, organizations are encouraged to submit their nominations and showcase the work that is transforming Africa's business events industry.
The Africa MICE Awards are more than a celebration—they are a reflection of Africa's growing ambition to become a globally competitive business events destination.
Submit Nomination Today
New Deadline: 31 July 2026
