The Stevie® Awards has opened entries for the seventh annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, the region’s premier business awards program recognizing innovation in the workplace. This is a unique opportunity for organisations of all sizes to showcase their achievements on an international stage, completely free of entry fees.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Business Awards Competition
- For: All organisations and individuals across 18 MENA nations
- Key Benefits: Regional recognition, international visibility, networking at a gala event
- Application Deadline: January 21, 2026 (Early-bird: December 3, 2025)
- Location: Online entry / Gala in Istanbul, Türkiye
Competition Overview
The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards are the only awards program in the region dedicated to recognizing innovation in all its forms within the workplace. The competition is open to all organisations—public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small—to submit nominations highlighting their innovative achievements. Submissions are accepted and judged in both Arabic and English.
Key Benefits
- Gain Recognition: Earn the status of a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner, a powerful symbol of your organisation’s excellence.
- Showcase Success: Present your accomplishments to a global audience and stand out to clients, partners, and competitors.
- Celebrate with Peers: Winners will be celebrated at a prestigious gala awards ceremony in Istanbul, offering valuable networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations: All public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small organisations are eligible to submit nominations.
- Individuals: All individuals and professionals may be nominated.
- Geography: Applicants must be from one of the 18 eligible nations in the MENA region: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Award Categories
There are over 150 categories to choose from, ensuring a place for every type of achievement. The 2026 competition introduces several new and expanded category groups, including:
- AI Innovation Awards
- Public Sector Innovators
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Customer Service
- Marketing & Human Resources
Key Dates
- Early-Bird Entry Deadline: December 3, 2025 (reduced winners’ fees for successful nominations)
- Final Entry Deadline: January 21, 2026
- Winners Announced: April 16, 2026
- Awards Gala: May 14, 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye
How to Apply
Nominations must be submitted online through the official Stevie Awards portal. There are no fees to enter, and you may submit as many nominations as you wish.
The final deadline to submit your nominations is January 21, 2026.
Submit Your Nomination Here
About The Stevie Awards
The Stevie® Awards are the world’s premier business awards. They were created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. In short order, the Stevie has become one of the world’s most coveted prizes.
Learn More: 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards
