Applicants had developed an exceptional project in an activity not typically associated with a chamber of commerce. The project was inspirational and innovative while demonstrating that it fulfilled specific needs and objectives of the chamber, serving its SME member community, and/or the local economy.

Best International Cooperation Between Chambers

Applicants had developed an exceptional project that showcased how an international alliance between chambers could bring about important benefits to a chamber, its members, and/or the local economy.

Best Skills Development Program

Education, training and seminars are a core service of many chambers of commerce. Applicants here had developed an exceptional skill development program that addressed and fulfilled a niche in the changing education and information needs of their business community.

Best New Membership Recruitment Project

Applicants had developed an exceptional project that increased chamber membership by commendable, quantitative amounts. Submissions highlighted the project's unique attributes and emphasized the ways and incentives and/or fidelity programs that were used to attract and retain members. Public law (mandatory membership) chambers could apply in this category if they highlighted any new fidelity or membership outreach projects.

Special Recognition Award

Best Project from a Developing Country

The World Chambers Competition Jury decided they would automatically consider any eligible projects from the dossiers received for other categories of the competition for this award. This special award recognizes an exceptional project from within the group of applicants, demonstrating achievement and success in a challenging business environment.