NBTS 2026 - Awards

Nordic Business Travel & M&E Awards 2026

- Sponsored by Nordea First Card

At NBTS 2026 in Gothenburg, we invite you to get ready, lean back and join us for a very special moment: 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 with 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.

Nominations for the AWARDS will open on the 08th of December

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.

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 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.

Nominations for the AWARDS will open on the 08th of December

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