The North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards recognises the outstanding achievements of the region's tourism industry, including individuals, businesses (industry operators) and events.
The Awards are a nomination and public vote program and provide the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and showcase North Queensland's finest tourism operators. The Awards cover 14 categories ranging from attractions, events, tours, accommodation, restaurants and more. Nominations incur a cost which includes a ticket to the Awards Gala Event later this year.
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Categories
The Townsville North Queensland tourism industry is as diverse as the region it represents, and as an emerging destination, the Award category list continues to evolve and grow to aptly reflect those offering unique and memorable experiences to curious explorers from across Australia and the world.
People's Choice Award Categories
This category of awards aims to recognise excellence across a range of business sectors within the Townsville North Queensland tourism industry. This category will be judged by a select criteria, but also be taken to a public vote.
Individual Award Categories
This award category aims to recognise exceptional contributions to the Townsville North Queensland tourism industry by an individual. Nominations in this category will be reviewed by a select industry panel, and judged according to the information and evidence provided at the time of nomination.
Excellence Award Categories
New in 2023, these award categories aim to recognise excellence across key societal enablers which contribute to the Townsville North Queensland tourism industry. Nominations in this category will be reviewed by a select industry panel, and judged according to the information and evidence provided at the time of nomination.