Celebrate the Best in the Sector: The Memcom Excellence Awards 2026

The countdown is officially on for the membership sector’s biggest night of the year! On Thursday 24th September 2026, the Memcom Excellence Awards will return to shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements, innovation and resilience of professional bodies, trade associations, membership charities and trade unions.

This year, we are taking the celebrations to spectacular new heights at the luxurious InterContinental London Park Lane. Situated in the heart of Mayfair, this prestigious venue sets the perfect stage for a glittering evening of networking, celebration and well-deserved recognition.

Whether you are shortlisted, looking to reward your hard-working team, or wanting to network with the brightest minds in the sector, this is the one evening you cannot afford to miss.

Janine Harouni
to host the Memcom Excellence Awards

New York comedian Janine Harouni is a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who was recently named one of The Guardian’s ‘Ten Comedians to Watch’. A UK panel show regular. Janine has appeared on  Mock the Week, The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, The John Bishop Show and more. She’s featured in films and TV shows like Bob’s Burgers, The Franchise, The People We Hate at the Wedding, The Batman and the upcoming Frankie Boyle series Meantime opposite James McAvoy. 

This year she was crowed the Comedy Champion on the Netflix reboot of Star Search. She’s toured the world and opened for comics like Michael Che, Jack Whitehall and Adam Rowe. And has gained a social media following of over 850k with over 250 million views on her clips and specials. 

"Unstoppably entertaining" ★★★★★ The Times

"The smoothest of comics...a marvel" ★★★★  The Guardian 

"You won’t see a smarter, slicker set this year" ★★★★ The Evening Standard

New for 2026!

Your Memcom Awards ticket now includes your all-access pass to an afternoon of learning - a governance learning programme - Guiding Better Governance, networking drinks and the Awards ceremony itself, all for the same price.

Guiding Better Governance: Building Resilience and Trust for the Future of Membership Organisations

Before the champagne and the awards, join us for an afternoon that will change how your board thinks about the future.

This event is designed to help boards move beyond reviewing past performance to actively prepare for what lies ahead. Join industry leaders, experts from CGI, Lead To and the National Cyber Security Council and fellow professionals for a day of forward-facing insights, practical strategies and collaborative discussions.

Discover how to future-proof your organisation through sessions covering future-facing governance, AI integration, cyber security, human dynamics, structural complexity and transparent accountability.

• 13:30pm - 14:00pm - Registration for Guiding Better Governance

• 14:00pm - 17:00pm - Learning Programme

• 17:00pm - 18:00pm - Networking Drinks

• 18:00 - Late -  The Memcom Excellence Awards Ceremony

Book your ticket including Guiding Better Governance to be sure of a place. 

Awards Key Information:

► Thursday 24th September 2026

► InterContinental London Park, One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY

► Dress Code: Cocktail dress (Awards)

• Afternoon: Smart Casual
  • Please note that there are facilities at the venue to change and store baggage

► Timings: 18:00 - 23:00

The evening will start with a glittering drinks reception and will be followed by a 3 course dinner before the announcement of the winners.

Catering for a Greener Future

In line with our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, we are delighted to announce that all food served at this year’s awards will be exclusively vegetarian. Our culinary team at the InterContinental London Park Lane is crafting a bespoke, sustainably sourced menu that promises to be as delicious and innovative as the sector we are celebrating.