SITE announces shortlist for 2025 SITE Crystal Awards

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) is thrilled to announce the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious 2025 SITE Crystal Awards, the highest honor in the incentive travel industry.

The awards recognize outstanding creativity, execution, and excellence in incentive travel programs that drive business results while fostering corporate culture and employee engagement.

Nominees for the 2025 Crystal Awards represent the best in the industry, hailing from countries such as the United States, Canada, Türkiye, 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 honor 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 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.

Nominees for the 2025 SITE Crystal Awards are as follows:

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