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The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Awards finalists and winners are celebrated at the Ontario Tourism Awards Gala at the 2026 Ontario Tourism Summit.
Deadline: July 15th, 2026
NOTE: Self-nomination and nomination of a third party are permitted.
Member Administrative Fee: $99
Non-Member Administrative Fee: $149
Additional Application Administrative Fee: $25
Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence
Presented to organizations, businesses, and individuals that represent the quality of offerings that make Ontario a destination of choice—innovations, events, employers, and the tourism champions who make it all possible.
Tourism Marketing & Travel Media Awards of Excellence
Celebrate the excellence and innovation of those who contribute to Ontario’s tourism industry through impactful tourism partnerships, marketing activities, and media relations provincially, nationally, and internationally.
Indigenous Tourism Award
This award by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) recognizes an organization, individual or experience that has demonstrated a commitment to the development and promotion of authentic, cultural Indigenous experiences for visitors to Ontario.
Sustainable Tourism Award
This award sponsored by GreenStep Solutions, recognizes an organization, individual or initiative that has made a viable and maintainable contribution to the practice and promotion of sustainable tourism in Ontario.
Culinary & Agritourism Award
This award by the Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA) honours a business or organization that provides an outstanding, authentic consumer experience by exemplifying Ontario's foodways, highlighting local ingredients, and strengthening Ontario’s standing as a premier destination for high-quality food and drink experiences.
Rainbow Registered Award
This award by the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) recognizes a business or organization that demonstrates a sustained commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, while upholding best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Air Canada Future Leaders Award
Presented by Air Canada, this award recognizes students who have made meaningful contributions to Canada’s vibrant tourism industry.
Doug Smith Award
This award supports the next generation of tourism leadership. It’s open to post-secondary students pursuing hospitality, tourism, culinary, or business — and who aspire to work in finance. Named in honour of Doug Smith, former CFO at Nieuport Aviation.
Awards are jointly presented by:
