The winners of the Singapore MICE Awards (SMA) were announced last Thursday during a gala dinner at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, in celebration of the achievements and contributions made towards Singapore’s business events industry.
Organised by Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS), there were a total of 18 award categories this year – up from 10 at the inaugural SMA last year – such as Medium Trade Show of the Year, Exhibition Booth Design of the Year, and Caterer of the Year.
Winners included Marina Bay Sands, which picked up Venue of the Year for the second year running; Gevme, which picked up Event Tech Company of the Year; while Consteller (Singapore Expo), Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford, and Kingsmen Exhibits picked up awards for their sustainability initiatives.
Meanwhile, the Large Trade Show of the Year went to Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 by Constellar Exhibition, while Business Event of the Year was won by Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2023 by MP Singapore and Enterprise Singapore. Shangri-La Singapore was also recognised as Hotel Venue of the Year.
The judging process involved industry experts from around the world, representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The winners of the SMA were determined based on the collective average scores and valuable inputs from the esteemed panel of judges.
Beyond recognising and inspiring excellence in business events, the awards strive to build industry recognition and credibility, drive industry growth and development, and provide a platform for sharing of best practices among business professionals in Singapore and the region.
