The MUSE Awards held its first in-person awards ceremony at the Andaman Grand Ballroom in Kuala Lumpur on November 12, welcoming more than 200 attendees from around the world.
Winners, jurors, creative professionals, and industry representatives traveled from the United States, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, China, Saudi Arabia, India, Lithuania, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom, and many other countries, according to the release.
The ceremony was organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) and marked MUSE’s first in-person awards celebration after 11 years of recognizing work internationally. The IAA said MUSE has grown from international competitions into a global community spanning creative, design, hospitality, photography, events, and other professional disciplines.
“Tonight marks a proud milestone as we come together for our first in-person celebration of the MUSE Awards,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson, IAA.
The evening included the official MUSE Awards presentation, a gala dinner, a live performance, winner interviews, and opportunities for attendees from different countries and disciplines to meet.
Representing the MUSE jury, Vasil Velchev, Manager R&D Media & Digital Solutions, Villeroy & Boch Group, spoke about the imagination, difficult decisions, craftsmanship, commitment, and perseverance behind creative achievement, and said recognition represents far more than a final result, according to the release.
Fellow jury representative Mark Turner, Founder and Creative Director, Kre8ive Partners, spoke about the enduring value of originality in an industry continually reshaped by technology and changing trends, noting that exceptional ideas become remarkable through imagination, discipline, and execution.
MUSE enters its 12th year in 2027. The IAA said the awards will continue to recognize achievements worldwide while creating stronger opportunities for its international community to connect, exchange perspectives, and celebrate excellence together.
The event was locally organized by NOKUA International Sdn Bhd, with event operations supported by SBS Event.
