Award submissions open Monday, August 16. We look forward to seeing you at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Jackson, MS, October 20-22, 2021.

Eligibility: Any individual or organization meeting the specific awards criteria may be nominated. Projects and promotions completed between June 1, 2020, and May 31, 2021, will be considered for the 2021 Awards, except for the Governmental Tourism Leadership Award, MTA Member of the Year and The Tourism Achievement Award. These awards may include projects and achievement that span a long period of time over a person’s career and their support of Mississippi tourism.
Who May Submit Nominations: Members or employees of the following organizations: Bed & Breakfast Association of MS, MS Convention & Visitors Bureaus, MS Chambers of Commerce, MS Hotel & Lodging Association, MS Hospitality & Restaurant Association, MS Gaming & Hospitality Association, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, MS Development Authority Division of Tourism, MS Main Street Association, MS Tourism Association, MS Welcome Centers, Museums/Attractions and Fairs/Festivals.
ENTRY DEADLINE is Friday, September 24, 2021 at 5 p.m..
For award categories, see below.
Questions regarding entry requirements and the nomination process, contact Danielle Morgan.