Frequently Asked Questions

The awards are for individuals, companies and events based in the Middle East. We encourage all employers in the event and entertainment industry, from both the private and public sectors, to submit award nominations.

All nominations must be submitted online via the awards platform, and before the nomination deadline.

No nominations will be considered by the judging panel if not submitted online via the awards platform or after the entry deadline. Please note that all nominations must be submitted in the English language.

The 2023 nomination submission date will be announced soon.

There is no cost associated with submitting an award application, however, there is a nominal fee to attend the award ceremony and gala dinner.

To attend the gala dinner, tickets can be purchased on the event website, or if you have any concerns, please email Amar at Amar.Daginawala@informa.com.

Yes, you can enter as many unique nominations as is suitable. Please read each category description carefully and adjust your entry to ensure that you reflect the judging criteria.

A confirmation email will be sent to you confirming the successful receipt of your submission and you will be advised if your submission is incomplete.

Shortlisted nominees will be announced and contacted on 25 May 2023.

Winners will be announced during the award ceremony on 15 June 2023, at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the awards or nomination process; please reach out to Jessica at Jessica.Freeman@Informa.com or you can call on +971 (0) 4 407 2476

To be eligible for a 2023 Middle East Event Award nomination, your event should have been run and completed between 1 March 2022 and 31 March 2023.