The 2016 awards were presented Monday, March 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Springfield, Illinois. Please select this link to read more about the conference and awards.
Friend of Tourism
- Nicky Stratton, Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best in Show
- Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Leisure Collateral
- Division A – Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Division B – Visit Galena
Best Sales Collateral
- Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Social Media Marketing
- Division A: Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Division B: Visit Galena
Best Cooperative Partnership
- Division A: IllinoiSOUTH
- Division B: Visit Galena
Best Branding Initiative
- Division A: Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Division B: Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
Best Website
- Division A: Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Division B: Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
Best Visitors Publication
- Division A: Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Division B: Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Event
- Division A: The Magnificent Mile Association
- Division B: Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Hotel/Lodging Campaign
- Visit Galena
Best Culinary Marketing Campaign
- Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
Best Marketing Campaign
- Division A: Adler Planetarium
- Division B: Streator Tourism