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MTCVB & Destination Awards

MTCVB & Destination Awards Page - Photos Of Tucson, Arizona

MTCVB Destination Marketing Awards
MTCVB Division Awards
MTCVB Individual Awards
City of Tucson / Destination Awards
Tucson Ranked Among the Top 25

MTCVB Destination Marketing Awards
 

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 Program in Advertising and Promotion - 2007

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 

Successful Meetings Magazine
Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Destination Support Organization - 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

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

Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Member Marketing Awards for 2008
2nd Place: Tucson Film Office - Advertising - Series/Campaign - The 2008 AFCI Marketing Awards has recognized a wide-variety of creative marketing products entered by film commission members from all over the world. Everything from website to production guides to Location Trade Show booths were recognized by the film industry and staff judges.

MTCVB Division Awards

Grupo Informativo Entre Todos
Award for innovation in marketing in Mexico presented by Sonora Governor Bours.  
MTCVB Mexico Marketing Division - 2008

Advertising Federation of Tucson 
ADDY Awards for Advertising, Marketing and Publications
MTCVB Creative Services Division, MTCVB Marketing Division, Tucson Film Office - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

MTCVB Individual Awards

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

Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
Supplier of the Year Award
Pamela Traficanti, MTCVB National Sales Manager - 2004

Arizona Office of Tourism
Tourism Hall of Fame
Beah Blackledge, MTCVB Tourism Director - 2001

Tucson-Mexico Trade Office
Founder's Award
Rodolfo Chabolla, MTCVB Vice President Cultural Tourism - 2001

City of Tucson / Destination Awards

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)

Tucson 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"