The BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have announced that submissions for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme are now open.
This global initiative celebrates the positive legacies left by international association meetings in host destinations worldwide.
The programme offers two grants: a $20,000 USD main award and a $5,000 USD seed grant.
Applications for both are open until 2 June 2025. Finalists for both categories will be unveiled the week of 11 August 2025, with winners announced during the ICCA Congress in November 2025.
This year introduces a streamlined submission process, aiming to encourage broader participation from associations globally.
In 2024, the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) and the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) were honoured with the main and seed grants respectively, highlighting the transformative power of meetings.
“The Incredible Impacts Programme casts a well-deserved spotlight on projects that have left a lasting legacy in society. By doing so, we hope to inspire associations around the world to incorporate legacy initiatives into their future events and make a real difference in the world,” said Loren Christie, Managing Director of BestCities.
Interested associations can find more information here.