- September 15, 2026
- Posted by: BCCI
- Category: News & Press Releases
BCCI Celebrates Best Booth Competition Winners at Expo Belize Market Place® 2026
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE – September 15th, 2026 – The 30th Anniversary Edition of the Expo Belize Market Place® not only celebrated three decades of connecting businesses with consumers, but also showcased the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Belizean businesses.
Held September 12th and 13th at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize City, Expo Belize 2026 featured a diverse range of exhibitors whose impressive displays helped create a vibrant and engaging marketplace for thousands of visitors.
As part of the celebrations, the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) recognized outstanding exhibitors through its highly sought-after Best Booth Awards, with an expert panel of judges evaluating displays based on key criteria including creativity, professionalism, innovation, and efficiency.
Best Booth Award Winners
Following the judging process, the BCCI proudly recognized the following exhibitors for their outstanding displays:
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Overall Business Excellence Award Winner – Smart Belize
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Most Innovative Excellence Award Winner – Digi Belize
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Most Outstanding Youth Entrepreneur Award Winner – Zesty Squeeze
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Most Outstanding Food Booth Award Winner – Pickle La Cochinita Pibil Tacos
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Most Outstanding Micro Entrepreneur Award Winner – Taste by Tess
The awards recognized exhibitors who went beyond simply showcasing their products and services, demonstrating thoughtful presentation, engaging customer experiences, and a strong commitment to making their presence at Expo Belize 2026 memorable.
Recognizing Marketing Excellence
The BCCI also presented the Marketing Excellence Award to Smart Belize in recognition of its outstanding pre-event campaign strategy and promotional efforts leading up to Expo Belize 2026.
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A special recognition for Marketing Excellence was also presented to Naturally Belize Cosmetics.
Drinks 2 You received a special recognition for Most Outstanding Food Booth, further highlighting the diversity and quality of exhibitors participating in this year’s Expo.
Celebrating the People Behind the Awards
The BCCI extends a special thank you to Andrew Lord (right), Owner of Lord Designs, for designing and creating this year’s Best Booth Competition awards. His continued support as a returning Expo exhibitor reflects the strong partnerships and community spirit that have helped sustain the Expo Belize Market Place® throughout its 30-year history.
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The BCCI congratulates all of the award recipients and exhibitors whose creativity, innovation, professionalism, and dedication contributed to making Expo Belize 2026 a celebration worthy of 30 years!