OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC IMPACT

Open to: Host Destinations & Rights Holders 

This award recognises events that delivered clear economic value through visitor spend, job creation, and business growth. Judges will consider how investment was used and the event’s lasting contribution to the host’s economy, tourism, and global profile.

Entries will be judged by these criteria:

• What measurable economic benefits were generated by your event?
  Include metrics such as visitor spend, job creation, business activity and infrastructure investment. 

• How was public or private investment deployed in the event? 
  Explain funding models and their impact on the local economy. 
  

• What long-term economic legacy is the event creating in the host destination?
  Describe ongoing and projected benefits such as increased tourism, international profile or business opportunities.