DMC Network partners capture 9 wins at the 2026 ADMEI Awards

DMC Network partners recognised for destination management excellence at ADMEI’s Annual Conference in Costa Rica

DMC Network partners earned a combined nine wins at the 2026 ADMEI Awards Dinner and Gala, held on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at the Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén during ADMEI’s Annual Conference.

The results reflect the depth of expertise across the network and the consistently high standards clients rely on when delivering complex meetings, incentives, and programmes.

Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards recognise excellence in destination management programme development and delivery. As ADMEI marks 20 years of recognising member excellence, the awards span Achievement, People’s Choice, and Recognition categories, with finalists evaluated by an international panel of industry professionals.

“These honours belong to the teams on the ground who turn ambition into reality — protecting the details, elevating the experience, and delivering the confidence our clients depend on,” said Aoife Delaney, Managing Director of DMC Network. “To see our partners recognised across so many categories is a proud moment for the network, and a clear signal of the innovation and accountability they bring to every event.”

DMC Network partners that earned 2026 ADMEI Achievement Awards include: 

• Best Community Event:  Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company: From Devastation to Determination a Community's Lifeline After Helene 

• Best Destination Marketing:  Fifth Street Destination Management Co, a DMC Network Company: CEMA Summit 2025 in Austin TX

• Best Emergency Preparedness and/or Response: TERRAEVENTS Spain, A DMC Network Affiliate: Power Out, Event On: The Fiest Elegante Story 

• Best Group Activity: Accent Indy, A DMC Network Company: TOTE-ally Connected 

• Best Six-Week Challenge: Accent Indy, A DMC Network Company: Luxury in Motion: An Indy 500 Journey

In addition:Shannon GardnerfromAccent Indy andMelissa Murray fromMosaix Group, were also recognized with Hall of Fame / Lifetime Achievement honors.Jonathan GeermanfromECO Destination Management Arubawas recognised as the Carol Norfleet Destination Management Rising Star andJosh DeSilva,DMCP fromDeSilva Meeting Consultants Inc, was revealed as the Destination Management Professional of the Year.

Finally, congratulations to our DMC Network partners who qualified for theDestination Management Certified Professional (DMCP)designation at this year’s conference. Notably, every new DMCP certified this year represents a DMC Network partner. This milestone reflects the network’s shared commitment to professional development and the consistent standards that clients can rely on in every destination.

Together, these achievements highlight the strength of the DMC Network, a community of independent destination experts committed to delivering exceptional experiences for clients around the world.

It’s this collective expertise, collaboration and accountability that define the Network and continue to set it apart across the industry.