The winners of the inaugural Singapore MICE Awards (SMA) were announced on 27 July 2023 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, in celebration of the achievements and contributions of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.
As the first ever award dedicated to MICE, the SMA reflects the ever-increasing role that the industry play in driving Singapore’s economic growth and tourism receipts. The award is a testament to the unwavering resilience and spirit of innovation displayed by MICE companies and individuals over the past year.
Organised by SACEOS and the Singapore Exhibitions & Convention Bureau (SECB), the SMA featured 10 exciting award categories such as Trade Show of the Year, Meeting/Conference of the Year, Venue of the Year and Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
View Winners here.
See you at the Singapore MICE Awards 2024!
Trade Show of the Year
This award recognises the success of Trade Shows from 1 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2022 in Singapore. This includes visitor attendance, content delivery, number of exhibitors, exhibitor engagement, client engagement and sustainability.
Meeting/Conference of the Year
This award recognises the success of Meetings and Conferences from 1 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2022 in Singapore. This includes visitor attendance, content delivery, number of exhibitors, exhibitor engagement, client engagement and sustainability.
Consumer Show of the Year
This award recognises organisations that executed the best B2C show from 1 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2022 in Singapore. This includes visitor attendance, content delivery, number of exhibitors, exhibitor engagement, client engagement and sustainability.
Venue of the Year
This award recognises the success of all MICE venues including event spaces, hotels and conference and exhibition centres in Singapore. This includes event experience, customer experience and sustainability.
Supplier of the Year
This award recognises the success of all MICE stakeholders with a registered office in Singapore excluding event organisers and venues. This includes exhibitor and client engagement, digitalisation and sustainability.
Show Team of the Year
This award recognises the success in the area of design, build and construction services for an event. This includes exhibitor and client engagement, digitalisation and sustainability.
Marketing Team of the Year
This award recognises the most outstanding marketing team for an event. This includes exhibitor and client engagement, digitalisation and sustainability. This includes exhibitor and client engagement, digitalisation and sustainability.
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
This award recognises companies who have been or are currently delivering sustainability practices for MICE. This includes waste and carbon reduction at trade shows or conferences.
Digital Innovation of the Year
This award recognises companies who have demonstrated digital innovation in transforming the MICE industry. This includes and not be limited to activities, concepts and innovative ideas to achieve better results or to improve event experience.
Emerging Talent of the Year
This award recognises the most promising individual with <10 years of experience in the MICE industry. This includes revolutionary approaches, event experience, creation as well as sustainability.
- Event: Singapore MICE Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner
- Date: 27 July 2023
- Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 4, Roselle Simpor Ballroom
- Dress Code: Business Formal
6.30pm – 7.30pm | Registration & Cocktails
7.30pm – 7.35pm | Opening Address by Richard Ireland, President, SACEOS
7.35pm – 7.40pm | Opening Address by Yap Chin Siang, Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board
7.40pm – 8.20pm | Performance
8.20pm – 8.35pm | Award Ceremony
- Emerging Talent of the Year
- Marketing Team of the Year
- Show Team of the Year
- Digital Innovation of the Year
- Consumer Show of the Year
- Supplier of the Year
8.35pm – 9.00pm | Performance
9.00pm – 9.20pm | Award Ceremony
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year
- Venue of the Year
- Meeting/Conference of the Year
- Trade Show of the Year
9.20pm to 10.00pm | Performance
10.00pm | End
Dato’ Vincent Lim
President
Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention Associations (AFECA)
Dilys Yong
Honorary President
Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS)
