AMELIA ROZIMAN, CEO of Business Events Sarawak, has received The Iceberg Excellence Award – making history as the first Asian to receive the accolade, which recognises exceptional achievement in championing business events that bring beneficial community impact.
The accolade was presented during the inaugural LEGACY360 Education programme held in Kuching, where Roziman’s trailblazing work in legacy-driven event strategies and sustainable business events took centre stage during an awards evening.
The Iceberg Excellence Award, curated by The Iceberg platform under the Joint Meetings Industry Council, is reserved for global business event leaders whose contributions transcend traditional event planning to create enduring social, environmental, and economic impact.
“As the first person from Asia to receive this honour, Amelia is not only a source of pride for Malaysia and Borneo, but she sets a powerful benchmark for the industry globally,” said James Latham, Founder and Producer of The Iceberg. “She is a deserving recipient, and we hope that the strength of her advocacy inspires more.”
Roziman’s leadership is recognised in the international conference and incentives community as transforming Sarawak’s business events landscape from a transactional model into a platform based on legacy.
Her strategic blueprint, Sarawak 2030, has been credited for elevating business events to a priority economic sector within the Sarawak government’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030. The plan also won the ICCA Best Marketing Award, further cementing the Malaysian state on Borneo’s global reputation.
Roziman has been honoured with 29 destination marketing awards and 10 professional honours – including her induction into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders in 2023 as its first Asian woman.
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“I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive The Iceberg Excellence Award. This recognition also goes to the BESarawak team, reflecting the collective passion and conviction of everyone who believes that events should contribute to positive change,” said Roziman. “This award also stands as a testament to Sarawak’s ambition to lead in the future of sustainable, legacy-centric business events by 2030.”
A proud Borneo’s Bidayuh community and one of Malaysia’s pioneering figures in the business events industry since 2006, her influence extends far beyond Sarawak. Award organisers say Roziman’s advocacy for legacy awareness and sustainability has inspired a new generation of event leaders across the globe.
“I hope to inspire destinations, organisations, and event leaders to commit seriously to legacy thinking, to embed sustainability practices into every event, and to genuinely measure success not only by attendance and revenue, but also by its long-term impact.”
