Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in Destination Management Company (DMC) program, component development, and delivery. Submissions in over 20 award classifications are judged by a team of international industry professionals and the award winners are celebrated annually at the Awards Gala during the ADMEI Annual Conference.
Award Classifications
The ADMEI Awards Program includes three classifications: Excellence, Achievement and Recognition with multiple Award Categories within each classification.
- Excellence Awards identify DMCs that excel in a specific component of Destination Management services for a program.
- Achievement Awards identify DMCs that excel in Destination Management services for a specific program.
- Recognition Awards recognize peers and industry leaders with special acknowledgement for their efforts and leadership.
Download 2020 Award Guidelines and Overview (pdf)
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2020 Award Program Dates
2020 Award Program Dates
| 1 September 2018 | Beginning date for qualified programs |
| 31 August 2019 | Cut-off date for eligible programs |
| 5 August 2019 | Award Entry Site Open Submit an Entry |
| 31 August 2019 | Early Bird Entry Deadline (Discounted Fee) (Recognition Award Nominations Due) |
| 27 September 2019 | Entry Deadline (all categories) |
| 4 October 2019 | Late Entry Deadline (late fee applies) |
| 15 November 2019 | Finalists Notified |
| 1 February 2020 | Awards Gala ADMEI 25th Anniversary Conference Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino San Juan, Puerto Rico United States |