MENALAC AWARDS 2025 – AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED

MENALAC AWARDS 2025 - Nominations Deadline Extended to 23 April 2025

Good news! Due to many requests from our wonderful members, and acknowledging the packed past week of industry activities — we’re giving you a little extra time to shine!

The MENALAC AWARDS in their 7th edition are bigger, sharper, and more inclusive than ever! With more award categories, smarter segmentation, smoother submission process, and a refined evaluation & judging system, we’re ensuring that every shining star in our industry has a chance to be recognized. From groundbreaking attractions to outstanding operators, from phenomenal products to trailblazing manufacturers and suppliers, and from great social initiatives to top personalities, this year’s awards celebrate the full spectrum of excellence in MENA’s vibrant leisure & attractions landscape! This edition is shaping up to be our most exciting yet, with 35 thoughtfully curated award categories.

We’ve already seen some incredible entries roll in — and we know there’s more brilliance out there that deserves the spotlight. So if you haven’t submitted yet, or want to enter more categories, now’s your chance! Let’s celebrate your exceptional work and the magic you create every day in our region.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Carefully understand and select from the various award categories listed below.
  • Click on orange NOMINATE NOW button below to be directed the MENALAC AWARDS 2025 online awards portal
  • Register and create your login & password on the online awards portal, and submit your nominations for the various categories you wish to apply
  • Submission format to include Detailed entry, videos, photos and testimonials as per the requirement specified
  • Submission is considered complete once payment for the entry is completed. Entry Fee per submission – MEMBERS: USD 450 | NON-MEMBERS: USD 550 (5% VAT applicable)
  • The last date for receiving the entry with full payment is April 23, 2025.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY? We can’t wait to see your incredible entries flood in! Let’s make the MENALAC Awards 2025 the biggest celebration of excellence yet!

AWARDS TIMELINES

24MAR25 MON Award Nominations to open online
23APR25 WED Final day for submission of award nominations. NO FURTHER EXTENSION. PLEASE SUBMIT BY THIS DATE.
25APR25 FRI Entries opened to Jury for judging (2 days to review the nominations)
04MAY25 SUN Judging Round Closes (10 days including 2 week-ends)
05MAY25 MON All jury markings submitted to external Auditor for scoring
07MAY25 MON External Auditor to announce finalists
19MAY25 MON Winners to be announced

NOMINATION FEES (per entry)

Member Rate: USD 450 + 5% VAT
Non-Member Rate: USD 550 + 5% VAT

MENALAC AWARDS CATEGORIES PDF DOWNLOAD

MENALAC AWARDS 2025 - Award Categories:

Sponsors & Partners

  • Diamond Sponsor

  • Diamond Sponsor

  • Gold Sponsor

  • Gala Dinner Sponsor

  • Bronze Sponsor

  • Bronze Sponsor

  • Technology & Ticketing Sponsor

  • Red Carpet Interviews’ Sponsor

  • Networking Sponsor

  • Independent Awards Auditors