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2025 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED



INCREDIBLE IMPACTS AWARD FINALISTS 2025 & SEED FUND GRAND WINNER



The three 2025 finalists of the Incredible Impacts Award advance to the anticipated Incredible Impacts session at the ICCA Congress in Porto held on 11 November 2025 at 11:30. Each finalist will showcase their inspiring legacy projects, sharing the passion and purpose behind their initiatives. This year’s winner will be determined through a public vote, which opens immediately after the final presentation and remains open for 24 hours via the ICCA Congress App. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, during the Closing Ceremony.



Incredible Impacts Award 2025 Finalists





International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA)

24th World Endodontics Conference

Hosted by the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and British Endodontic Society (BES), WEC 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland harnessed creative, engaging activities to boost oral health awareness across diverse communities. Key legacies include a multi-year public exhibit, school-based educational resources, and the “Glasgow Pledge” promoting healthcare economic reform. Grant funding would advance public outreach, support policy advocacy, and expand access to vital pulp therapies in dental care.


International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS)

2024 - 2026 International Papillomavirus Conference 

Organized by the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS), IPVC earned the 2023 Incredible Impacts Programme Seed Fund Grant, fuelling a transformative year-long initiative. In collaboration with health experts and authorities, IPVS launched targeted efforts to raise HPV awareness, reduce health disparities, and empower marginalised populations. A highlight of the programme included HPV education in high schools to boost vaccine uptake where it’s needed most. Grant funding would scale these efforts, introducing mobile screening units in underserved areas and delivering -culturally relevant education in future host countries.







2022 World Rural Health Conference

Led by Rural WONCA, the 2022 conference in Limerick, Ireland explored the theme “Improving Health, Empowering Communities.” It highlighted the impact of the global financial crisis on rural healthcare through the grassroots “No Doctor No Village” campaign, bringing together key stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities. Outcomes included the Limerick Declaration on Rural Healthcare, a blueprint for improving high-quality healthcare in rural and remote areas; Ireland’s first National Standing Committee for Rural General Practice; a rural teaching hub; and new ambassador and fellowship programmes. Grant funding would support and expand these initiatives, including the launch of a Rural Practice Innovation Network.









INCREDIBLE IMPACTS PROGRAMME SEED FUND GRANT WINNER 2025


BestCities and ICCA are thrilled to announce the recipient of the $5,000 USD Seed Fund Grant. 




Autism-Europe and AsIAm demonstrated best-in-class practice on accessibility at AEC 2025, while maximising the congress’s reach and impact for Dublin’s Autistic community. The funding will also help them enhance and expand their capacity to design inclusive events, advocate for accessible employment, and lead public engagement efforts to ensure lasting impact beyond AEC 2025.