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Business Events Africa — August 2024
Central Events and Conference Office receiving the Business Events Community Award.
SAACI announces its 2024 Award winners
The SAACI Enkulu Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of the members in the business events sector.
The Business Tourism Community Award went to the Central Events and Conferencing Office (CECO).
SAACI motivation: CECO has transformed business tourism in its region, making an extraordinary impact on the social, cultural, and environmental fabric of its community. Their dynamic team has developed a comprehensive offering that has quickly become the ego-to resource for all event needs, whether you’re a staff member, student, alumnus, or an external client. Their one-stop-shop approach has simplified the complex world of event planning, making it accessible and efficient for all.
From intimate meetings to large-scale sporting events, from academic conferences to film shoots, CECO has demonstrated an exceptional ability to cater to diverse needs with precision and excellence.
The Sustainability Impact Excellence Award went to Cape Town International Convention Centre.
SAACI motivation: The CTICC has set a new standard for sustainable business practices. They have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to finding innovative ways to mitigate their environmental impact while simultaneously advancing people and providing them with new opportunities to grow.
The CTICC’s approach to sustainability is holistic, embodying the triple bottom line: People, Planet and Profit.
Irene Costa, editor of Business Events Africa is the winner of the Godfrey King Integrity Award. “I am humbled and honoured to have received this award and look forward to working with SAACI and its members for many years to come. Thank you SAACI.”
SAACI motivation: The award recognises Irene’s unwavering commitment to quality, often investing considerable time and effort to overcome challenges in gathering information, verifying facts, and presenting complex industry issues in an accessible manner.
The high-quality content she produces provides SAACI members with a competitive edge, keeping them informed about industry developments, best practices, and emerging trends.
Irene’s dedication to excellence, her proactive approach to industry journalism, and her significant contributions to SAACI and its members makes her an ideal recipient of this award.
Under her leadership, Business Events Africa has become synonymous with excellence.
