Strong interest expected for 2026 PM Awards
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- Organizers anticipate a strong turnout for the 2026 Prime Minister's International Business Awards in Fiji, following a record-breaking event last year.
- The 2025 awards ceremony saw its highest attendance ever with 760 guests, indicating growing business community interest.
- The awards serve as a key platform to recognize excellence and foster networking among business leaders, entrepreneurs, and government stakeholders.
Organizers of the 2026 Prime Minister's International Business Awards in Fiji are projecting another successful event, expecting a high level of participation similar to last year's record-breaking attendance. The annual awards ceremony is a significant fixture on Fiji's business calendar.
Last year's event, held in 2025, attracted 760 guests, marking the highest attendance in the awards' history. Investment Fiji Chief Executive Kamal Chetty expressed confidence that this momentum will continue, with projections suggesting over 700 attendees for the 2026 ceremony. Chetty noted the success of the previous year's event at the Sheraton, where numerous businesses were recognized for their achievements.
The awards program plays a crucial role in celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across diverse business sectors. It provides a vital platform that brings together prominent business leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, government officials, and other key stakeholders. The 2026 event is anticipated to highlight outstanding business accomplishments while offering valuable networking opportunities.
Chetty emphasized that the Prime Minister's International Business Awards are set to be a premier event, dedicated to honoring organizations and individuals who significantly contribute to Fiji's economic growth and development. The ceremony aims to foster a spirit of recognition and encourage continued progress within the nation's business landscape.
The 2025 award, we had the highest number of people attend the award, 760 people, and it was at Sheraton, and we had a number of businesses that we recognized during that award last year.
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