2023 Southern Delaware Tourism Awards
NOMINATION FORM
Tourism is a vibrant and vital industry in Sussex County that generates more than $2.7+ billion annually in GDP. In December 2023, the Southern Delaware Tourism Board of Directors will present the Southern Delaware Tourism Awards to Tourism Partners - individuals and organizations - that through their dedication and commitment have made outstanding and significant contributions to enriching tourism in Sussex County between October 2022 and October 2023.
These awards will be presented during the annual Southern Delaware Tourism Awards Luncheon in December 2023.
Previous nominees who have not won an award are eligible for re-nomination.
Nomination Form Deadline: Friday, November 3, 2023
Criteria/Entry Rules:
Each nomination should fit into one of the five award categories listed below. The tourism partner nominee(s) must work/be located in Sussex County, Delaware. Each award applies to contributions to the tourism industry in Sussex County, Delaware between October, 2022 and October, 2023. The nomination must be completed and submitted to Southern Delaware Tourism by Friday, November 3, 2023. The award categories are listed below along with their respective judging criteria:
1) Best Event
Criteria: This award will be presented to an event held in Sussex County during the eligibility period and is based on visitation draw, uniqueness, out-of-area promotion, helping to spotlight Sussex County as a destination.
2) Best New Event (for first time events held in Sussex County)
Criteria: This award will be presented to an event held for the first time in Sussex County during the eligibility period and is based on visitation draw, uniqueness, out-of-area promotion, helping to spotlight Sussex County as a destination.
3) Best Attraction
Criteria: This award will be presented to a tourism attraction in Sussex County and is based on visitation draw, tourism economic impact to the community, group-friendliness, collaboration with accommodations.
4) Philanthropic Award
Criteria: This award will be presented to an individual, business or organization and is based on contributing to and promoting the welfare of the community that makes Sussex County a better place to visit. Nominees should highlight all relevant resources and assistance provided to make the county a better destination.
5) Tourism Partner of the Year Award
Criteria: This award will be presented to an individual, business or organization and will be based on collaborative efforts working with Southern Delaware Tourism and/or Chambers of Commerce in Sussex County. Nominees should highlight shared resources used to develop tourism products, services or attractions.
Please use the following framework for your nomination, and be sure to include detailed responses to the criteria in your nomination letters and backup materials.
Nominee:
Award Category:
Attraction/Event/Organizer or Company Name:
Nominee Address:
City/Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Nominated By (include name, phone, email address):
Please include the above information and submit a 1-page letter describing in detail why your nominee deserves this award based on the above-outlined criteria. You are encouraged to include supporting documentation, i.e. letters of support, visitation and/or economic impact data, etc.
Please complete and submit this form to:
Southern Delaware Tourism
P.O. Box 240
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
or
Email: tinac@visitsoutherndelaware.com