Shooting Stars Awards
While the name is changing, the heart of the program remains the same. The honorees, selection process, and purpose of the award are unchanged: recognizing exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication are making a lasting impact on the tourism industry.
Recognition Opportunity
"Shooting Stars Award”: Honoring Visionaries Shaping
Tomorrow's Travel Landscape.
Submissions Now Open
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) is proud to present the "Shooting Stars Award”, recognizing 40 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the travel and tourism industry within the Southeast United States (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, & DC). This award celebrates individuals from all corners of the industry, and there is no minimum or maximum time requirement for someone's current role or industry experience.
Who We're Seeking:
We're searching for passionate leaders from all corners of the industry, individuals whose dedication and ingenuity are propelling the Southeast toward continued success as a top travel destination. This could be anyone from:
Destination marketing professionals
Hospitality trailblazers
Conservation champions
Marketing and PR mavericks
Community-minded tourism advocates
Sales and Sports professionals
For more information, contact Adrienne Gadling, Marketing & Communications Specialist at adrienne@southeasttourism.org.