This category recognises Major Festivals, events and exhibitions that enhance the profile and appeal of Townsville North Queensland, attract over 5,000 visitors and create a significant economic impact for the destination.

Important Notes: 

• Event must attract over 5,000 visitors. 
• Event must have occurred between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.
• Event must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
• Event must be hosted in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This category recognises festivals, events and exhibitions that enhance the profile and appeal of Townsville North Queensland, attract under 5,000 visitors and create economic impact for the destination.

Important Notes:

• Event must attract under 5,000 visitors.
• Event must have occurred between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.
• Event must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
• Events must be hosted in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This award will be presented to Accommodation that delivers the most exceptional visitor experience.

Important Notes:

• Business nominating must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
• Judging will be determined by both an online vote and a weighting towards the operators Best of Queensland score.
• Business must operate in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This award will be presented to the Townsville North Queensland Restaurant, Pub, Club or Casual Dining that delivers the most exceptional visitor experience.

Important Notes:

• Judging will be determined by both an online vote and a weighting towards the operators Best of Queensland score.
• Business must operate in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This award will be presented to the Townsville North Queensland Tour or Attraction that delivers the most exceptional visitor experience.

Important Notes:

• Business nominating must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
• Judging will be determined by both an online vote and a weighting towards the operators Best of Queensland score.
• Business must operate in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This award will be presented to the Townsville North Queensland Transport that delivers the most exceptional visitor experience.

Defined as a service provider designed to assist a person to travel from one place to another; to provide logistical access to Townsville North Queensland.

Important Notes:

• Business must operate in the Townsville, Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Charters Towers or Palm Island area

This Award recognises the extraordinary personal and professional achievement and contribution by an individual over many years to the local tourism industry. Judges consider in particular the activities and contribution of the nominee outside the expectations of normal employment.

Important Notes:

• The Award will not be made to the same person twice.
• Nominations will be accepted from all parties except the nominee.
• This Award will be presented at the discretion of the judges, based on the submissions received.
• This Award will not necessarily be recognised annually.

This award recognises an individual, less than 35 years of age, working in the tourism industry and his/her contribution to the development of a vibrant and professional tourism industry.

Important Notes:

• The Award will not be made to the same person twice.
• Nominations will be accepted from all parties except the nominee.
• This Award will be presented at the discretion of the judges, based on the submissions received.
• Nominee has to be 35 years or younger before 30 June 2022.
• This Award will not necessarily be recognised annually.