FAQ

No. Nominated projects, programs, campaigns, organizations and individuals must be connected to the advancement of the tourism industry in New York State, but are not required to be members of NYSTIA.

The Awards are open to the entire tourism industry of New York State. You need not be a member of NYSTIA to nominate or be nominated.

You are welcome to nominate an ongoing project, however your program/project nomination must reference activity and outcomes that occurred between June 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.

No. All programs/projects must originate in New York State. Nominees for individual recognition (Leadership Categories) must work and reside in New York State.

You are welcome to self-nominate in all categories except for the two individual leadership categories and the New Yorker Award.

The 2025 Awards Nominations Portal closes at 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

You are unable to edit submitted nominations. However, you can email rachele@nystia.org to make changes to your entries before the closing of the portal on May 4, 2025

The 2025 Tourism Excellence Awards Nominations Portal can be accessed through the NYSTIA website. Simply fill out the required text boxes and select the correct category in the form to submit your nomination.

For guidance on category requirements and best practices, refer to the 2025 Category Descriptions. 

Yes. But, we ask you to make sure that they are aware of it.

Yes! But, a new submission form in each selected category is required.

We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the Nominations Portal. Please email rachele@nystia.org outlining your issue and we will get it resolved as soon as possible.