Live communication and event agency Group Event Masters (Willebroek) has been nominated for the Voka Entrepreneurship Award 2026 in the Mechelen-Kempen region. The award, often described as the "Oscars of the business world", recognizes companies that excel in growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, personnel policy, social engagement, and regional roots. The public also plays an important role in the selection: one-third of the final score is determined by public votes. You can vote until the end of August via https://www.voka.be/prijs-ondernemen/stemopjouwfavoriet

Strong local entrepreneurship

Every year, the nine local business networks of Voka Lokaal Mechelen-Kempen highlight a strong company from their region. For the Klein-Brabant/Vaartland region, Event Masters was already awarded the Voka Lokaal Award this year. As a result, the company is now eligible to compete for the overarching Voka Prize for Entrepreneurship, together with the other local laureates.

For Group Event Masters, the nomination is a wonderful recognition of a remarkable year. The company, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year and recently evolved into a group structure with three specialized brands: Event Masters, Runmate, and Team Masters. Together, they focus on corporate events, trade fair experiences, international incentives, conferences, and team building.

Recognition for the entire team

Over the past few years, Group Event Masters has grown into a fixture in the Belgian event sector. The company organizes hundreds of live experiences annually for brands, companies, government bodies, and associations. With its three brands, the group responds to the changing needs of clients: more specialization, more impact, and more strategic support.

Bert Knuts, CEO of Group Event Masters: "This nomination is first and foremost a recognition of our entire team. Live communication is about bringing people together, strengthening brands, and creating moments that stick. The fact that we are also being recognized for this today as a company makes us particularly proud."

The public vote counts for one-third

In addition to the jury's assessment, the public also has an important voice. One-third of the final score is determined by public votes. Customers, partners, employees, suppliers, regional entrepreneurs, and supporters can therefore help make the difference. You can vote for Event Masters until the end of August via: https://www.voka.be/prijs- ondernemen/stemopjouwfavoriet

Bert Knuts: "The fact that the public helps decide makes this nomination extra special. Our projects always revolve around bringing people together. It would therefore be fantastic if customers, partners, colleagues, and suppliers also showed their support. Every vote is a token of appreciation for the work our team delivers every day."

The ultimate winner of the Voka Entrepreneurship Award 2026 will be announced during the closing event of Voka Mechelen-Kempen, where the nine local laureates compete against each other.