by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Presented to an attraction that is unique in attracting visitors to its city. It shows results in bringing in tourists and visitors.
by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
LARGE FESTIVAL/EVENT OF THE YEAR Awarded to a unique festival or event that is well attended, attracts a large variety of visitors and is well publicized. This category is for events with over 5,000 in attendance
by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
SMALL FESTIVAL/EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Small Festival/Event of the Year (Attendance of 5,000 and below) Awarded to a unique festival or event that is well attended, attracts a large variety of visitors and is well publicized. This category is for events with 5,000 and...
by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
BEST OVERALL TRADITIONAL MEDIA Awarded to any member using traditional media (broadcast, radio, newspaper, magazine, print advertising campaign, etc) to promote a destination, attraction, property, event or campaign. This could also include earned media that...
by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
BEST OVERALL DIGITAL MEDIA Awarded to any member using digital media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, website, digital advertising campaign, podcast, etc) to promote a destination, attraction, property, event or campaign. Applicant should include documentation showing...
by Mandy West | Dec 12, 2024 | GC - Awards List
TOM VANHYNING RESEARCH-IN-ACTION AWARD Awarded to a member who is conducting and utilizing research in order to make data-driven decisions to grow tourism in the state. It is named in honor of beloved, former state economist Tom VanHyning, who served Mississippi...
