Alively was selected for applying habit-based wellness technology within workplace and event environments, using app-driven behavioral nudges to encourage sustainable performance improvements.

Baden, Germany was selected as Best Surprise Destination for embedding centuries-old thermal spa culture and inclusive communal wellness practices into the broader meeting experience.

CIVANA was selected for Best Movement Integration because their submission described a built-in, plug and play wellness ecosystem with 100 plus weekly classes and structured options like yoga, strength training, breathwork, outdoor walks, and mindful culinary programming that planners can operationalize during an event.

Club Ichi was selected for consistently acting as a true community connector within the events industry, intentionally creating spaces that strengthen professional relationships and belonging.

Edmonton Convention Centre was selected for its architectural integration of natural light, river views, indoor greenery, and water features that bring environmental wellbeing into large-scale indoor meeting environments.

Evermore Resort was selected for integrating indoor and outdoor meeting environments, including lagoon-facing glass spaces and unconventional outdoor gathering formats that merge nature with structured event design.

Fountain Blue was selected for investing in a performance-level hotel gym that meaningfully supports movement and training needs for high-performing attendees rather than offering a token fitness room.

Go West Live was selected for intentionally designing a humane agenda with later start times, protected evenings, concise keynotes, and a trade show floor integrated with food, education, and entertainment without draining attendee energy.

Grae Matta Foundation was selected for building a documented mental health standards framework for event professionals, including formal guidelines and measurable criteria that elevate psychological safety beyond conversation and into structured industry practice.

IAEE Expo! Expo! was selected for providing a nutrition-conscious food experience at scale inside a convention environment, including protein-forward options, fresh customization stations, and restorative offerings that supported attendee performance throughout the day.

Production World was recognized for Empowered Production Culture for prioritizing crew wellbeing, clear communication, and sustainable production workflows. Their people centered approach, featuring structured run of show governance, protected rotations, realistic call times, and proactive contingency planning, creates psychological safety and operational clarity backstage.

Raina at Caesars Entertainment was selected for elevating wellness from programming to enterprise-level strategy, using organizational influence and marketing investment to shift industry-wide expectations around attendee wellbeing.

Safe Expo was selected for delivering consistent CPR and first aid training specifically tailored to event professionals, equipping teams with real, life-saving skills that directly improve on-site physical safety.

Search Foundation was selected for directly supporting event professionals in times of personal hardship through financial assistance and relief programs that tangibly sustain members of our industry.

Soft Bar was selected for operationalizing high-quality zero-proof beverage experiences through mobile event activations, making alcohol-free options both visible and normalized in professional settings.