Nominations Open for 2026 Middle East Consultant Awards
Nominations have commenced for the 2026 Middle East Consultant Awards, recognising excellence in 28 categories across the Middle East's architecture and consulting sectors.
The Middle East Consultant Awards (MEC Awards) has opened nominations for its 2026 edition, with a firm deadline of 30 October. The awards aim to celebrate achievements across 28 distinct categories within the region's architecture and consultancy industry.
Following the nomination close, entries will undergo a two-stage judging process. The MEC editorial team will first review submissions, after which an independent panel of industry experts will conduct a second round of evaluations. Judges are scheduled to meet in November, with a shortlist of nominees to be published thereafter. The prestigious gala dinner is set for 9 December in Dubai, where the winners will be announced.
This year's awards introduce new categories, including the 'Boutique Consultancy of the Year' and 'Boutique Consultancy Leader of the Year'. These additions are designed to acknowledge the contributions of smaller firms, specifically those with fewer than 20 staff members, and their leadership. A new mechanism has also been implemented to encourage early submission of nominations to facilitate a thorough judging process. Mott MacDonald is supporting the event as a Silver Sponsor.
Questions, answered
- When is the deadline for nominations for the 2026 MEC Awards?
- The hard deadline for submitting nominations for the 2026 Middle East Consultant Awards is 30 October.
- How many categories are featured in the MEC Awards?
- The 2026 MEC Awards will recognise excellence across 28 distinct categories within the Middle East's architecture and consulting sectors.
- What new categories have been added to the awards?
- New categories introduced this year include 'Boutique Consultancy of the Year' and 'Boutique Consultancy Leader of the Year', specifically for firms with less than 20 staff.
- When and where will the awards gala dinner take place?
- The gala dinner for the Middle East Consultant Awards is scheduled for 9 December in Dubai.
- What is the judging process for the MEC Awards?
- Entries are first reviewed by the MEC editorial team, followed by a second round of evaluations by an independent panel of industry personalities, with a judges' meeting in November.
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