Strong National Museum of Play

Thursday, September 14, 2023

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Wishing to attend the ceremony and reception only? Please purchase a ticket here.

As part of the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting in Rochester on September 13-15, the 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards honorees will be recognized during a special ceremony at the Strong National Museum of Play. After the ceremony, attendees are invited to join us for a reception and "NYSTIA Game Night" at the Museum!

Enjoy delicious food and drinks, and let your competitive side loose in pursuit of a 'high score' as we celebrate the achievements of our peers at New York's newest 'transformational' destination!

“We’re thrilled to be able to welcome our tourism partners from across the State to a night of celebration and PLAY in our new 90,000 square foot expansion, set to open on the 30th."

- Sara Poe,
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
The Strong National Museum of Play

2023 Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients

Award Recipients are recognized in the following format: 

“Nominee/Campaign Name” from Organization Name
Award Category: Subcategory
- Budget (if applicable)

“Leisure Travel in NY” from Advance Media New York on behalf Amtrak NY

            Excellence in Overall Tourism Marketing: Regional or Statewide


“Dutchess Tourism, Inc.” from Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

Excellence in Overall Tourism Marketing: TPA/County/DMO Local Level

      • Budget Over $500,000


“‘Let’s Go Greene’ Marketing Campaign” from Workshop on behalf of Greene County Tourism and Film Commission (“The Great Northern Catskills of Greene County”)

Excellence in Overall Tourism Marketing: TPA/County/DMO Local Level

      • Budget Under $500,000


“Seasonal Abandon Site Emails” from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Creative Use of Data to Drive Success


“Holiday and Winter Getaway Campaign” from Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Digital Marketing Campaign

      • Budget Over $500,000


“Miss New York Destination Experience by Rail” from New York By Rail

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Digital Marketing Campaign

      • Budget Under $500,000


“Dutchess Tourism Zen Finder Outdoor Experience Trail” from Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: The Great Outdoors of New York State

      • Budget Over $500,000

 
“Fall Fishing Program: ‘More Water = More Fish’”, from NYS Canal Corporation and Orleans County Tourism

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: The Great Outdoors of New York State

      • Budget Under $500,000


“Pretty. Cool.” from Dutchess Tourism, Inc. 

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Innovations & Strategies to Address New/Unique/Changing Markets

      • Budget Over $500,000

 
“Adirondack Experience Diversity Marketing Campaign & Strategy” from Workshop on behalf of Adirondack Experience

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Innovations & Strategies to Address New/Unique/Changing Markets

      • Budget Under $500,000


“Visit Syracuse Visitors Guide” from Visit Syracuse

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Printed Materials

      • Budget Over $500,000


“NYUp Summer Travel Guide” from Advance Media New York

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Printed Materials

      • Budget Under $500,000


“Visit Nyack, Inc.” from Visit Nyack, Inc.

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Public Relations Campaign


“Cortland Curiosities: A Strange & Forgotten History Trail” from Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Trails & Itineraries

      • Budget Over $500,000


“The Barn Quilt Trail of Leroy” from Genesee County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Trails & Itineraries

      • Budget Under $500,000

 
“Community Tourism Enhancement Fund” from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)

Excellence in Tourism Stewardship: Shaping a Better Future

      • Budget Over $500,000


“Saratoga 250 Branding and Logo Developmet” from Workshop on behalf of Saratoga County

Excellence in Tourism Stewardship: Shaping a Better Future

      • Budget Under $500,000


Valerie Knoblauch, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement


Claire Dunlap, Cayuga County CVB

Excellence in Young Professional Leadership


Charlie Daley, co-founder of the Destinations of New York State Scholarship Fund

The New Yorker Award


“Cayuga County CVB” from Cayuga County CVB

            Excellence in Tourism Equity & Inclusion


“Akwesasne Travel” from Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

Excellence in Sustainable Stewardship: Champions of Change


“Wine, Water and Wonders of New York State” from Wine, Water and Wonders of New York State

Excellence in International Tourism Marketing: New York Tourism Ambassador

 

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About New York State Tourism Industry Association:

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) is a member-driven, 501(c)6 nonprofit organization at the vanguard of transformational tourism marketing, stewardship and long-term strategic planning. We assist our members in advancing responsible economic growth, creating jobs, revitalizing communities, supporting small business success, and increasing state and local tax revenues in order to improve the standard of living, quality of life and pride of place for New York State communities and residents. We achieve these goals by facilitating the success of our members in realizing the economic potential of New York State's tourism industry as a catalyst for collaborative initiatives, exceptional marketing programs, industry research and legislative awareness for the private sector of New York State's tourism industry. www.nystia.org