Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in Destination Management Company (DMC) program, component development, and delivery. Submissions in multiple award categories are judged by a team of international industry professionals and the award winners are celebrated annually at the Awards Gala at the conclusion of the ADMEI Annual Conference.
Award Classifications
The ADMEI Awards Program includes three classifications: Achievement, People's Choice, and Recognition with multiple Award Categories within each classification.
- Achievement Awards identify DMCs that excel in Destination Management services for a specific program or event.
- Peoples' Choice Award identifies the public's favorite program or event entry.
- Recognition Awards recognize peers and industry leaders with special acknowledgment for their efforts and leadership.
2025 Award Program Dates
All programs submitted for the 2025 ADMEI Awards Program must have occurred between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 and taken place in the DMC’s local destination (or virtually).
| 12 August 2024 | Award Entry Site Open |
| 03 September 2024 | Submit entry by midnight EDT and save $50 on Achievement Award Entries! See 2025 Overview and Instructions document for Promo Code. |
| 17 September 2024 | Submission Deadline (midnight EDT) |
| October 2024 | Judging Period |
| 10 November 2024 | Finalists Notification this week |
| January 2025 | People's Choice Voting (7-day period TBD) |
| 25 February 2025 | ADMEI Awards Gala Live! by Loews | Arlington, TX |
2026 Award Program Dates (tentative)