MTCVB Destination Marketing Awards
MTCVB Department Awards
MTCVB Individual Awards
Metropolitan Tucson / Destination Awards
Metro Tucson Ranked Among the Top 25
MTCVB Destination Marketing Awards
Facilities & Destinations
2009 Facilities & Destinations Top Destination Award. The awards are voted on by the publication's readership of over 51,000 association and corporate meeting planners. The list of award winners will be published in the 2009 Facilities & Destinations SuperBook and online at www.facilitiesonline.com.
Association Meetings Magazine
Inner Circle Award for Outstanding Service to Meetings and Conventions - 1999, 2000
Corporate and Incentive Travel Magazine
Award of Excellence for Service to Meeting and Incentive Planners - 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007
Facilities Magazine
"One of the Top Meeting Destinations in United States" - 1995, 1998
WACVB (Western Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus)
Idea Faire-for Marketing Programs Produced by Bureaus for their Communities
Best of Show and Outstanding Achievement for Destination Video - 1995
Best of Show and Outstanding Achievement for Convention Promotion - 1995, 1997, 1998
Best of Show and Outstanding Achievement for Advertising - 2001, 2004
Best Idea Award, MTCVB Advertising and Promotion - 2007, 2003, 1998, 1997, 1995
Best Idea Award, MTCVB Meeting & Incentive Program - 2010
Destinations Magazine (American Bus Association)
Guide Awards for Outstanding Efforts and Creativity in Attracting Group Tour Business
Honorable Mention for Group Tour Manual - 1996
Second Place for Group Tour Manual - 2000
Meetings and Conventions Magazine
Hall of Fame Award - 2000
M&C Magazine rated MTCVB website "Most Efficient" - 2008
Gold Service Award for Professionalism, Dedication and Service to Corporate and Association
Meeting Planners - 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Successful Meetings Magazine
Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Destination Support Organization - 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Association Meetings Magazine
Inner Circle Award for Outstanding Service to Meetings and Conventions - 1999, 2000
Corporate and Incentive Travel Magazine
Award of Excellence for Service to Meeting and Incentive Planners - 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Grupo Informativo Entre Todos
Award for innovation in marketing in Mexico presented by Sonora Governor Bours.
MTCVB Mexico Marketing/Vamos a Tucson Department - 2008
American Advertising Federation of Tucson
ADDY Awards for Advertising, Marketing and Publications
MTCVB Creative Services Department, MTCVB Marketing Department, Tucson Film Office - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Member Marketing Awards for 2008
2nd Place: AFCI Advertising Series/Campaign, Tucson Film Office - 2008
The AFCI Marketing Awards recognizes creative marketing products entered by film commission members worldwide.
Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Award Finalist
J. Felipe Garcia, MTCVB Vice President, Community Affairs/Mexico Marketing- 2009
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)
Certified Destination Management Executive
Richard A. Vaughan, CDME, CTA, MTCVB Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing - 2009
National Association of Sports Commisions
Certified Sports Event Executive
Vincent R. Trinidad, CSEE, MTCVB Director of Sports Development - 2008
Destination Marketing Association, International Meeting Information Network
Exceptional Reporter Award
Erica Federico, MTCVB Convention Services Administrative Assistant - 2007
Jane Roxbury, MTCVB Convention Services Director - 2008
Hope Patterson, MTCVB Executive Assistant - 2009
Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
Supplier of the Year Award
Pamela Traficanti, MTCVB National Sales Manager - 2004
Memberof the Month Award
Pamela Traficanti, MTCVB National Sales Manager - 2010
Arizona Office of Tourism
Tourism Hall of Fame
Beah Blackledge, MTCVB Tourism Director - 2001
Tourism Champion of the Year
Jonathan Walker, MTCVB President/CEO - 2007
Tucson-Mexico Trade Office
Founder's Award
Rodolfo Chabolla, MTCVB Vice President Cultural Tourism - 2001
Metropolitan Tucson / Destination Awards
American Cowboy Magazine
Best Places to Live the West 2009
American Lung Association
"Tucson Ranks No. 6 for Clean Air" - 2008
Trail Runner Magazine
Tucson is listed as one of the best eight towns for trail runners - October 2008
National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Named Tucson one of the "50 Best Places to Live: The Next Great Adventure Towns"
American Style Magazine
Ranked #9 for the "Top 25 Arts Destinations" (mid-sized city category)
Fast Company Magazine
One of the Top 10 Fast Cities 2007
Bizjournals.com
Hottest Job Markets for Young Adults 2007
Entrepreneur Magazine
#Overall and #1 for Rapid Growth in mid-sized U.S. Hot Cities
MetroTucson Ranked Among the Top 25
American Heritage Magazine
"Great American Place 2000"
American Style Magazine
Top Arts Destination - 2004, 2007
Bicycling Magazine
"One of the Top Best Cycling Cities in North America" - 2007
CNN Money Internet Magazine
"One of the Best Places to Retire"
Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
"Friendliest City in America"
"One of the Top Ten Visitor Destinations in North America"
Cooking Light magazine
10th Healthiest City - 2006, 2007
Fortune Small Business magazine
Oro Valley #44 on list of "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" - 2008
Hispanic Magazine
"Top 10 City for Hispanics" - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Outside Magazine
"One of the Best Towns to Live in, " Fit, Fun, & Packed with Adventure - 2007
Self Magazine
#1 for Environment in "Healthiest Cities" report - 2007
Triathlete Magazine
Tucson "2nd Best City for Triathlete Training" - 2007
Zagat Survey of Hotels, Resorts and Spas
"2001 Best City for Spas"
"Top 10 City for Accommodations"
