ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) and BestCities Global Alliance have now opened submissions for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Award.
This programme honours international association meetings that deliver measurable societal impact, highlighting their contributions beyond tourism.
Each year, one outstanding association will be awarded a $20,000 (USD) grant in recognition of their remarkable achievements. To further support associations at the beginning of their legacy journey, the programme also provides a $5,000 (USD) seed fund grant for those establishing new initiatives.
Last year’s finalists—European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD), International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society, International Hip Preservation Society (ISHA), and World Association of News Publishers—set inspiring benchmarks for the industry.
The 2025 winner will receive global recognition at the ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal, where three finalists will present their projects live to an audience who will cast the deciding vote.
Applications for both grants must be submitted by 2 June 2025.
You can apply for the Incredible Impacts Programme Grant here and for the Seed Fund Grant here.