North
Dakota Governor’s Awards
for Tourism Criteria
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Travel & Tourism Industry Leader
(Must be nominated by a peer in the tourism industry):
Individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the
tourism industry locally, regionally or statewide. This individual’s
leadership in the areas of tourism promotion and/or development must
be proven by a significant impact on a tourism business or local
economic development effort.
Front-line Tourism Employee
(Nominated by the individual’s employer):
Individual who provides outstanding customer service to tourists
and visitors on a daily basis. This person could be employed in one
of many areas of the tourism and hospitality industry including
motel, resort, restaurant, casino, gas station, retail, recreation,
etc.
International Tourism Award
(Must be nominated by peer in the tourism industry): Public
or private tourism entity or person that has demonstrated positive
results for the business, local community, or statewide, in the
international market. This individual’s leadership in the areas of
tourism promotion and/or development must be proven by a significant
impact on a tourism business or local economic development effort.
Best Package
(May be nominated by your own entity):
Public or private tourism group that has created a unique
packaging opportunity in the tourism industry. The Package is to be
made up of three (3) travel or tourism components, must have a point
of sale at one or more of the components, and needs to have been
promoted in the 2005 Tourism Season. Criteria will be based on
creativity and innovation in this area. The award will be voted on
by the convention attendees at the ND Tourism Conference.
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Tourist Attraction of the Year
(May be nominated by your own entity):
Public or private attraction that has demonstrated
involvement in local, regional and/or state tourism
initiatives. Measurable economic impact as well as
attendance figures should be documented in addition to an
effective marketing program.
Event of the Year
(May be nominated by your own entity):
Similar to the Attraction of the Year, the host organization
may be public or private but must have demonstrated
involvement in local, regional and/or state tourism
initiatives. Measurable economic impact as well as
attendance figures should be documented in addition to an
effective marketing program.
Tourism Organization of the Year
(May be nominated by your own entity):
Presented to an organization, such as a public tourism
attraction, public recreation area, convention and visitors
bureau, chamber of commerce, etc., that has demonstrated a
positive impact on the local, regional, or statewide tourism
industry. Criteria will be based on creativity, innovation
and/or measurable results in the areas of tourism promotion
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