
About the MEA Business Awards
With many industries prospering within the region, the Middle East stands at the forefront of modern business and remains one of the most powerful and influential corporate landscapes in the world.
Now entering its 5th year, the MEA Business Awards, proudly hosted by MEA Markets, will return to honour and celebrate the diverse talents across this industrious region.
Regardless of how large or small a business may be, all participants in the MEA Business Awards are judged purely on merit; this approach enables us to ensure that only the most deserving are acknowledged.
The MEA Markets team gather information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources which are assessed alongside any material supplied by a nominating party or the nominee themselves. Final judgement is cast based on various criteria such as: business performance, longevity, business growth (either sustained or rapid) and any significant innovations or feedback.
Should you go on to be named a winner within the MEA Business Awards, you will be provided with optional materials to help demonstrate to your success to customers, clients and peers. We will offer a variety of promotional items and services to enhance the impetus of your win and assist with the displaying of your business’s acumen and strengths whilst proving that you are a key player within your region.
Should you wish to take part in the MEA Business Awards 2021 or know of a company or individual deserving of a place on the shortlist this year, simply use our voting form to submit a nomination.
Methodology

Research
The MEA Markets team work hard in identifying great businesses, driving many of the nominations themselves. The team encourage external nominations from the subscribers of the magazine, web visitors, social media following, clients and wider circulation. Nominating parties are invited to put forward either their own business or third-party companies whom they hold in high regard.

Shortlisting
All nominees are formally requested to accept their nomination, nominees are obviously free to accept or decline if they so wish. Those who formally accept are given the opportunity to submit additional supporting information to cement their nomination. There is no obligation to complete and supply such material, we have found that many nominees value this stage, in the process, as much as our research team do.

Evaluating shortlisted nominees
Our dedicated research team will assess all information presented to them. The team gather information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources, which are assessed alongside any material supplied by a nominating party or by the nominee themselves. The research team casts their final judgment, based on various criteria such including business performance, longevity, diversification, growth (either sustained or rapid), any significant innovations, feedback from stakeholders.

How winners are determined
Once winners are selected, they are personally notified before any public announcement is made, allowing time for any communications throughout the wider business and the coordination of marketing strategies. Unfortunately, not everyone can be a winner; however, all who take part are encouraged to come back next year. Once the press embargo is lifted, details of our award winners will be made public via the MEA Markets website, award winners’ magazine and subscriber newsletter.

Sharing the news
We offer a range of promotional packages and items to MEA Markets’ award winners, which vary from inclusion in the free-of-charge winners’ directory, to trophies, content in our magazine and on our website.
We encourage all winners to publicly announce their win independently in order to gain maximum exposure. Announcements via company websites, social media, via publicly released press releases, and through local and national press are all great ways of maximising the exposure which can be gained from such a great achievement. If you have need of further advice, on how to publicise your win, please feel free to get in touch. We are more than happy to assist our clients with their needs.
Our Awards Team
FAQs
Victoria Cotton
Victoria recently joined the AI Global Media family in 2021 and is becoming a valued and dedicated team member, applying logic, fairness and true commitment to everything she does. Victoria is inspired by the subscribers, followers and clients of MEA Markets and is keen to ensure that within the MEA Business Awards we showcase the businesses that truly are doing great things and stand out within their field for the great service and/or products they offer to their customers.
Key Dates
Entries Open:
Monday 4th October 2021
Entries Closed:
Wednesday 17th November 2021
Winners Announced:
February 2022
