Nordic Business Travel & M&E Awards 2026
- Sponsored by Nordea First Card
At NBTS 2026 in Gothenburg, we invite you to the Nordic Business Travel & M&E Awards. This is where we, together, shine a spotlight on the people, ideas and events that move our Nordic industry forward.
With Nordea First Card our Awards sponsor and partners on stage, this will be an inspiring and memorable part of the NBTS 26 Gala Dinner - a chance to celebrate success, share pride and recognize the best of Nordic business travel and meetings.
SHORTLISTED NOMINEES!
We are proud to present a strong shortlist of nominees across four award categories, highlighting individuals and organisations that continue to move our industry forward.
Travel Manager of the Year – Shortlisted nominees: (In no specific order)
Per Johansson - PostNord
Ulrika Rosén - RWE
Line Høgild - Genmab
Cecilia Best - H&M Group
Lisa Smedman - PwC
Industry Innovator Award – Shortlisted nominees: (In no specific order)
Niko Karstikko - Bob W.
Gee Mann - Travlr ID
Henrik Vallentin - Event Logic
Gitte Møberg - Scandic Hotels
Benjamin Oghene - The Cozm
For a More Sustainable Future Award –
Shortlisted nominees: (In no specific order)
Martin Kotte - SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
Kristina Zdrilic Siljedahl - Egencia
Pär Lundgren - Swedavia AB
BCD Travel
Marlene Roslin - Vattenfall
Most Spectacular Meetings or Event Achievement Award –
Shortlisted nominees: (In no specific order)
Strawberry - Janne Engberg & Sanna Tienari
Svenska Möten
Roger Ljungström - Radisson Hotel Group
We celebrate all the "Shortlisted" Nominees to Nordic Business Travel Awards and say warm welcome to join us at NBTS26 in Gothenburg on the 16-17 March 2026.
The Award categories
For 2026, we will celebrate outstanding achievements in four key areas:
- Travel Manager of the Year
A Nordic BTAs Board Award to honor a Travel Manager who has shown exceptional leadership, collaboration and impact across their organisation and the wider community. - Industry Innovator Award
For the supplier, partner or buyer organisation that has brought real innovation to our industry - whether through technology, service, process or a new way of working that creates clear value for customers and travelers.
- Most Spectacular Meetings or Event Achievement Award
For the meeting or event or strategy, that truly stood out - through creative design, flawless delivery, strong business impact or an unforgettable experience for participants.
- For a More Sustainable Future Award
To recognize those who turn sustainability into concrete action. This award highlights initiatives, partnerships or solutions that reduce footprint and support more responsible corporate travel and events.
Why these Awards matter
Across the Nordic Business Travel Associations community, thousands of professionals work every day to create safe, smart, sustainable and memorable journeys and events. Much of this work happens behind the scenes. The Awards are our way of saying: we see you, we value you, and we want to celebrate you in front of your peers.
The goal is simple:
- To recognize real excellence in Nordic business travel and M&E
- To highlight best practice and new thinking
- To strengthen the sense of one Nordic community
- To do it in a warm, inclusive and fun way
Every association, every country and every member should feel welcome, represented and proud to take part.
