Showcasing outstanding work

Entries for the 2012 NCSTD Mercury Awards will be due May 2012.

2011 Entry Form

2011 Guidelines

Eligibility

The Mercury Awards are exclusively for state and territory tourism offices.

Purpose

The Mercury Awards were created in 1985 to recognize members for excellence and creative accomplishment in state/ territory tourism marketing and promotion, and inspire, by showcasing outstanding work, the continued development of imaginative and exciting marketing and promotion programs.

View past winners

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Award categories/sub-categories

• Print Visitors Guide
• Print Advertising
• Broadcast Advertising (Television Commercial or PSA; Radio or PSA)
• Public and Media Relations
• Niche Marketing;
• Co-op Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• International Marketing
• Travel Information/Welcome Center Programs
• Special Promotion
• Best Overall Program

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Submission

Mercury Award entries are solicited in the spring (between March and May) and winners are announced and recognized at the Annual Awards Banquet held at ESTO: Where Destinations Grow.