International Halal Economic Award 2026

AWARD CATEGORIES

15 prestigious categories recognizing excellence across the global Halal economy

Global Halal Industry Leadership Award

Recognising outstanding leadership that drives significant advancement of the global Halal Economy.

Excellence in Halal Certification & Compliance Award

Honouring organisations that uphold the highest standards of Halal integrity, governance, and compliance.

Halal Innovation & Technology Transformation Award

Celebrating groundbreaking advancements in Halal digitalisation, blockchain, AI, IoT, or automation.

Outstanding Halal Exporter of the Year Award

Acknowledging globally competitive Halal brands with exceptional export performance.

Halal Sustainability & ESG Leadership Award

Recognising organisations integrating Halal, sustainability, and ESG principles with measurable impact.

Halal Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award

Honouring leaders in Halal logistics, cold chain assurance, and international traceability.

Halal F&B Excellence Award

Celebrating exceptional quality, innovation, and market impact in Halal food and beverage production.

Halal Pharmaceuticals & Health Products Excellence Award

Highlighting leadership in Halal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and wellness solutions.

Halal Cosmetics & Personal Care Excellence Award

Recognising Halal-certified brands known for innovation, safety, and global competitiveness.

Halal Digital Economy Pioneer Award

Celebrating innovators driving digital platforms, e-commerce, certification technologies, and Halal fintech.

Halal-Friendly Tourism & Hospitality Excellence Award

Honouring organisations delivering world-class Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality services.

Halal SME of the Year Award

Acknowledging SMEs achieving outstanding performance, innovation, and international readiness.

Lifetime Achievement Award in the Global Halal Economy

Recognising individuals with exceptional long-term contributions to Halal industry development.

Young Halal Entrepreneur Award

Celebrating rising leaders under 40 shaping the next wave of Halal economic growth.

Global Halal Education, Research & Knowledge Leadership Award

Honouring institutions or individuals advancing Halal research, standards, academia, or policy innovation.

SPECIAL HONOURS

Award categories given to exceptional individuals and organizations making long-standing contributions to the Halal industry.

Halal Industry Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award

Global Halal Visionary Award

Halal Woman Leader of the Year

Young Halal Innovator Award

Category Design Principles

All categories are designed around the following principles:

  • Halal compliance & integrity
  • Sustainable and ethical practices
  • Innovation & strategic impact
  • Measurable outcomes & market contribution
  • Demonstrable leadership within the Halal ecosystem

These categories can be expanded or customized to align with sponsor interests, government partnerships, or emerging Halal markets.