Awards Frequently Asked Questions

The Middle East Event Awards 2025 are open to 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.

Nominations for the 2025 edition are now closed. Entries must pertain to event editions or initiatives organized between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. To be eligible, nominations must be for events, companies, or individuals based exclusively in the Middle East region.

The cost to submit an entry is AED 250 per entry. This fee is non-refundable. Applicants can complete their submission first and then make the payment online via a secure payment link using a credit card. Please note that entries will only be considered valid once payment has been successfully completed.

To enhance the overall value and experience of the awards program, we’ve introduced a nominal application fee of AED 250 per entry. This fee is designed to support the program’s integrity, sustainability, and impact, ensuring participants benefit from an elevated experience.

The fee enables us to conduct two comprehensive rounds of judging, engage a panel of distinguished industry leaders, and maintain the highest standards of fairness and transparency throughout the process.

This step reflects our commitment to delivering an exceptional and rewarding journey for every entrant, ensuring the awards program continues to uphold its legacy of celebrating success at the highest level.

Nominations for the 2025 edition are now closed. The deadline to submit your entry has been extended until Monday, 14 April 2025, by 6:00 PM GST. This is the FINAL deadline, and no entries will be considered after this date.

Nominations for the 2025 edition are now closed. All nominations must be submitted online through the Awards platform.

The Middle East Event Awards judging process is overseen by a panel of external judges. Due to the high volume of entries, we are unable to provide feedback on submissions that are not shortlisted, or on those that were shortlisted but did not win.

The judging process involves a panel of industry experts, senior leaders, and decision-makers from across the events industry, who evaluate each submission based on criteria such as creativity, execution, impact, and innovation. The process is confidential, and judges declare any conflicts of interest before reviewing entries. Learn more on our Judging Process page.

The shortlisted entries will be announced on Thursday, 8 May 2025. Shortlisted companies will be notified via email, and the full shortlist will also be published on the awards website.

Winners are revealed during the prestigious Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner, which will take place on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. This exclusive gala event celebrates the industry’s finest. For full event details, including the date, venue, and ticket information, visit our Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner page.

Winners are revealed during the prestigious awards ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. This exclusive gala event celebrates the industry’s finest. For full event details, including the date, venue, and ticket information, please click here.

Winners receive a prestigious trophy, industry-wide recognition, and an exclusive Winner Toolkit. This toolkit includes a digital certificate, a digital seal for your website, and an email signature, allowing you to proudly showcase your achievement across all digital platforms.

Yes, there is a fee to attend the Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner, which will take place on 19 June 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the awards website. For details about table or seating packages, please email us at awards@me-eventshow.com.

Yes, the awards ceremony is open to event industry professionals, and tickets can be purchased through the awards website. It is a great networking opportunity and a chance to celebrate the achievements of the industry. For more details about our Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner table or seating packages on 19 June 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, please email us at awards@me-eventshow.com.

We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for the Awards, providing a great way to boost your brand’s visibility and engage with industry leaders. To explore available sponsorship options, click here to download our event brochure, and our team will reach out to you.

If you'd like to order an additional trophy, please reach out to Ms. Unnati Shahani, Awards Manager at awards@me-eventshow.com. Simply provide the award category, recipient details, and the reason for the extra trophy. We’ll share the cost and delivery timeline with you.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the awards or nomination process, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Unnati Shahani, Awards Manager at awards@me-eventshow.com.