The Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, recognizes the best and brightest in Canada’s tourism industry. Nominate outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations who surpass all expectations and exemplifying a commitment to providing exceptional tourism experiences from across the country. 

The categories include:

Travel Media Professional of the Year Award
Small or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award
Business of the Year Award    
Business Event of the Year Award    
Culinary Tourism Experience Award    
Indigenous Tourism Award    
Tourism Employer of the Year    
Innovator of the Year Award    
Sustainable Tourism Award    
Under 30 Tourism Trailblazer Award    
Lifetime Achievement Award

Deadline for submissions is September 11, 2025. More information can be found here.

Tourism Industry Association of Canada

Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) serves as the national private-sector advocate for the $105 billion tourism sector. Based in Ottawa, TIAC takes action on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses and promotes positive measures that help the industry grow and prosper. TIAC is responsible for representing tourism interests at the national level, and its advocacy work involves promoting and supporting policies, programs and activities that will benefit the sector's growth and development.