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SSC Awards 2026: Nominations

Who helped shape your 2026? Nominations for the SSC Awards 2026 are now open! The SSC Awards 2026 celebrate the founders, business owners, team members and SSC trusted partners whose contribution strengthened Dubai's short stay ecosystem this year.

How it works:

1. Nominate This is your opportunity to nominate someone who has made a difference to your community or business this year. Nominations are open until Thursday 19th November at 11:59pm.

2. Shortlist All nominations are reviewed and the shortlist for each award will be announced on Monday 23rd November.

3. Vote Voting for shortlisted nominees opens to everyone from Monday 23rd November and closes on Monday 7th December. Together, with our independent judging panel, your votes decide the winners.

4. Winners Will be announced at our SSC Gala & Awards at Virgin Izakaya, Bluewaters from 7pm on Friday 11th December.

Nominations:

Who can nominate? Any SSC member or trusted partner.

Who can be nominated? Anyone working at a business represented inside SSC, including founders, business owners and team members who have not joined SSC themselves. Community Champion nominees must be SSC members or part of a trusted partner team.

Self-nominations: Accepted for Trusted Partner of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year and the Breakthrough Award.