NCTIA Public Service Award

Thomas Salley

NCTIA recognizes an individual or organization making a significant contribution to the promotion of travel to North Carolina that transcends personal gain. Any government agency, department, or government tax supported organization qualifies for this award. 

Best of Show

Visit Raleigh

Judges select one shining example which best exemplifies the complete package of innovation, creativity and results. 

Tourism Excellence for an Individual

Clark Twiddy
Twiddy & Company

This award recognizes an individual from the private sector who has performed an apparent service to the development and/or promotion of travel to North Carolina. That service must have transcended personal gain. No government official, government employee or government agency can be considered for this award.

Tourism Excellence Award for a Business 

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens & Catawba Riverkeeper

This award recognizes a business or organization that enhances the statewide promotion of travel to North Carolina. The primary effort may have been for the benefit of the business or organization but must have unquestionably and materially benefited travel promotion and/or development across the State of North Carolina.

Charles Kuralt Award

Kerry Burns

@NorthCarolinaKerry

One award given annually to recognize an individual who brings exceptional, positive public attention to the State of North Carolina through some form of mass communication. As the award name suggests, preference is given to journalist or mass media communication specialists.

DMANC Rising Star

Dana East
Visit High Point

One award given annually to a member bureau or staff member who has worked a total of 3 years or less in a North Carolina bureau and has made an immediate significant impact to his or her organization and to destination marketing in North Carolina.

NC Visitor Attraction of the Year

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

This award recognizes a North Carolina visitor attraction that exemplifies excellence and sets the standard for an exceptional visitor experience. The successful nomination will include examples of community engagement, visitor interaction and a history of positive impact on visitation.