ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance announce 2023 Incredible Impact winner

BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have announced the The Associated Country Women of the World as the winning association of this year’s Incredible Impacts Programme. Among a roster of nominees, ACWW emerged as the winner at the 62^nd ICCA Congress in Bangkok. In August 2023 the first Women’s Empowerment Summit took place in Khovd Province, Mongolia. It brought more than 300 women survivors of domestic violence together to engage in support and community-building initiatives. The Summit was jointly organised by Sain Tus Development Bridge NGO and ACWW, and co-funded by UNESCO. In recognition of their work, ACWW will receive $20,000 to fuel future projects. ICCA and BestCities said ACWW’s presence and case study at the 62nd ICCA Congress would hopefully inspire other associations to push boundaries to leave a lasting impact on global communities. “We are inspired by the winner of this year’s Incredible Impacts programme, who has demonstrated leadership in advancing positive societal impact,” says Loren Christie, managing director, BestCities Global Alliance. “Their work is an important reminder that meetings can spark dialogue, shift perspectives, and achieve systemic change.” “Each year the Incredible Impacts Winner surprises and inspires,” says Senthil Gopinath, ICCA CEO. “This innovative and hugely important project shows how dramatically life-changing the work and influence of an association can be. We are proud to give this wonderful programme a global spotlight on this Congress stage, showing the world is listening to those who may not have a voice.” BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA also recognised the fellow finalists, The British Society of Soil Science, and The European Cyclists’ Federation for their excellent submissions.