Now in its sixth year running, the WOW Awards is a singular opportunity to recognize and celebrate your destination's creativity, effectiveness or adaptability!

Three winning categories include:

• Most Creative
• Most Cost Effective
• Most Adaptable/Replicable

Deadline to submit is Monday, August 19, 2019 by 5:00 PM EDT.

Those who are selected for the WOW Awards will be required to do a 10 minute presentation on the campaign as well as a breakout session during the 2019 Visitor Services Summit. The presentation should give an overview of the campaign or project. You are encouraged to use audio/visual support and you will be provided a PPT template. A/V Equipment to include: podium with microphone, wireless lavalier mic, LCD projector and screen package, laptop and sound cord, and a remote slide advancer.

Submission Requirements

• Your project was planned for 2019 and implemented as of June 30, 2019.
• You've submitted your project by the deadline of August 19, 2019.

Submission Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by the following criteria and rating scale of 1-5:

• How well did the project solve an issue/problem?
• How well did the project incorporate sustainability?
• Did the project achieve its key outcomes? Was it successful?
• How well did the project align with the organization's strategic plan?
• How creative is the project?
• How replicable is the project?
• How cost-effective is the project?