Nominees for the 2025 Crystal Awards represent the best in the industry, hailing from countries such as the United States, Canada, Turkey, India, Egypt, and Italy, showcasing global excellence in incentive travel across multiple regions.
Each nominee has delivered outstanding incentive travel programs that have set new benchmarks for innovation and results.
Annette Gregg, MBA, CMM, CEO of SITE, commented: “The Crystal Awards are not just about recognizing excellence in incentive travel; they also remind us of the power of incentive travel as a tool for improving business results, enhancing company culture, and engaging employees. This year’s nominees have truly exemplified what our industry stands for.”
Cate Banfield CIS, CITP, President of Wynford and Chair of SITE’s Crystal Awards Committee, added: “It is an honour to lead the 2025 Crystal Awards committee. The calibre of submissions this year is extraordinary, and the shortlisted nominees showcase the creativity, innovation, and resilience of our industry in delivering impactful experiences. We look forward to celebrating their achievements in Tulum.”
Category winners will be unveiled at the Crystal Awards Gala on March 4, 2025, during the SITE Global Conference in Tulum, Mexico.
The grand prize, the SITE Par Excellence Award, will also be awarded to the highest-scoring program of the evening.
2025 Shortlisted Nominees
Most Impactful Effort Toward Corporate Social Responsibility or Most Environmentally Sustainable Incentive Experience
EcoVenture: Coastal Cleaning and Children’s Book Journey | ODS Turkey | Türkiye
Joy in Giving: Philanthropic Pharmaceutical President’s Club | Bishop-McCann | United States
The Great Escape | 360insights | Canada
Excellence in Incentive Travel: Africa/Middle East
Amway Thailand Diamond Invitational in Egypt | Emeco Travel | Egypt
Mary Kay LATAM Summit 2024 | Arabian Adventures | United Arab Emirates
Race to Dubai: HPE 2023 | 360insights | Canada
Excellence in Incentive Travel: Asia-Pacific
AfterSales Elite | EVT Incentive Marketing | Australia
Forever Global Rally 2024 | Ovation DMC | India
President’s Club 2023 | MFactor | United States
Excellence in Incentive Travel: Europe
Alcon 2024 President’s Club Trip | Brightspot Incentives & Events | United States
Cisco SCWC EMEAR 2023 | Spaintacular | Spain
Customer Reward Trip | Land O’Lakes | United States
Excellence in Incentive Travel: North America
Legends of Possible | Augeo | United States
ShipBob 2024 President’s Club | Ladidadi Events & Incentives | United States
The Great Escape | 360insights | Canada
Excellence in Incentive Travel: Latin America/Caribbean
Conga Aspire 2024 | Better Together Productions | United States
iad World Challenge Panama | CWT Meetings & Events | United States
Most Creative Solution Deployed to Overcome Adversity
Atlantic Packaging Sales Incentive Trip 2023 | Creative Group | Canada
Club Cisco | Maritz | United States
US Foods Reach for the Beach | Meetings & Incentives Worldwide | United States
Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program
2024 Employee Sales Incentive Program | Effetto Italy DMC | Italy
Incentive Canada Winter Edition 2024 | Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Canada
New Zealand Construction Company 2023 Incentive | MEP DMC | Turkey
