The World GRC Awards 2026 celebrate organisations, teams, and leaders driving excellence in governance, risk, and compliance across the GCC and MENA region. Launching alongside the World GRC Summit, the awards recognise real impact, innovation, and leadership across the GRC ecosystem.
Bringing together industry leaders, practitioners, and decision-makers, the awards highlight the initiatives and achievements shaping stronger governance frameworks, enhanced risk management, and effective compliance practices across the region.
Be recognised for excellence in governance, risk, and compliance
Showcase your achievements across the GCC and MENA GRC community
Strengthen trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders
Celebrate the people driving real impact within your organisation
Be part of the inaugural edition and set the benchmark for the region
GRC Leader of the Year
Best Integrated GRC Programme
Enterprise Risk Management Initiative of the Year
Compliance Programme of the Year
Governance Innovation Award
GRC Transformation of the Year
Operational Resilience Award
Internal Audit Excellence Award
GRC Technology Implementation of the Year
Digital Risk & AI Governance Award
Cyber Risk Management Award
Data Privacy & Protection Award
ESG & Sustainability Governance Award
Third-Party Risk Management Award
Regulatory Compliance Excellence Award
GRC Rising Star of the Year