NJTIA New Jersey Tourism Excellence Awards
The NJTIA New Jersey Tourism Excellence Awards celebrate and honor the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to make a significant impact on the tourism landscape. These awards recognize those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication, creativity, and innovation in providing exceptional experiences that enhance New Jersey as a premier destination.
From attractions that captivate visitors to initiatives that inspire community engagement and growth, this program highlights the exceptional efforts that bring New Jersey’s tourism story to life. By celebrating these achievements, NJTIA aims to inspire continued excellence and collaboration within the industry, ensuring a bright and sustainable future for tourism in the Garden State.
Awards are presented in these categories:
Innovation
Marketing
Partnerships
Public Relations
These awards are presented to the winners during the Annual Tourism Conference held in December of each year.
The Submission portal for the 2025 New Jersey Tourism Excellence Awards is now open. Submit by October 10, 2025!
Previous Award Winners
2024
Innovation:
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
Marketing:
Masterpiece Advertising
Partnerships:
Hackettstown Business Improvement District
Public Relations:
Caesars Atlantic City
President’s Award:
Morey’s Piers
2023
Innovation:
Grounds For Sculpture
Marketing:
Greater Newark Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Partnerships:
Ocean Casino Resort
Public Relations:
Meadowlands Live! CVB
President’s Award:
Adventure Aquarium
2022
Advertising:
Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization
Digital Outreach:
Hunterdon County Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Partnerships:
Meadowlands Live! CVB
Public Relations:
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
President’s Award:
Algonquin Arts Theatre
2021
Digital Outreach:
Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce
Public Relations:
Partnership for Haddonfield/Suasion Communications
President’s Award:
Monmouth County Tourism
Jersey Strong:
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement Authority
Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization
Cape May County Tourism
2019
Advertising:
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement Authority
Digital Outreach:
Partnership for Haddonfield/Suasion Communications
Partnerships:
Meadowlands Live! CVB
Public Relations:
Six Flags Great Adventure
President’s Award:
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
2018
Advertising:
Meadowlands Live! CVB
Digital Outreach:
Meet AC
Partnerships:
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
Public Relations:
Cape May County
President’s Award:
Somerset County Tourism
2016
Advertising:
Borough of Keansburg
Digital Outreach:
Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization
Partnerships:
Meadowlands Live! CVB
Public Relations:
Pole Position Raceway
President’s Award:
Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum