Join Us in Shaping Tourism Excellence—Call for Judges for the 2025 Canadian Tourism Awards!
It’s never too early to make an impact! The 2025 Canadian Tourism Awards may still be months away, but the journey to celebrating Canada’s tourism excellence starts now. We’re inviting TIAC members in good standing to step into the judge’s seat and help us recognize the outstanding people, places, and businesses that make Canada a world-class destination. Your insights and expertise will play a vital role in shining a light on the innovation and dedication driving our industry forward.
Each year, TIAC, through the Canadian Tourism Awards, recognizes and celebrates the work and efforts of Canadian tourism businesses, professionals and events. This year, TIAC will celebrate achievements by offering the following prestigious awards:
- Business of the Year Award
- Business Event Award
- Employer of the Year Award
- Employee of the Year Award
- Indigenous Tourism Award
- Innovator of the Year Award
- Sustainable Tourism Award
- Small- or Medium-Sized Business of the Year Award
- Travel Media Professional of the Year Award
- Culinary Tourism Experience Award
Why judge the Canadian Tourism Awards?
In addition to the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the Canadian tourism and travel industry, becoming a judge means so much more. You will:
- Increase your profile within the industry
- Be identified as a judge on the website (headshot and profile required)
- Your involvement and contributions will be acknowledged
- Learn and be inspired by new ideas, innovations and solutions shared in the nomination forms
Who can judge?
Whether you are a tour operator, hotel manager, chef, bus driver, waiter, spa owner, pilot or a travel writer, your experience and expertise are wanted. Judges must be a full TIAC member in good standing and have at least five years of experience working in the tourism and travel industry.
We welcome applicants from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Individuals who identify as women, Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour (BIPoC), persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
It is important for us to have a diverse group of judges to ensure the success of the awards program and to create a welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of our industry. The panel will include ten judges, ideally from all across Canada.
How judging works
After award entries close, the judging process will begin immediately after. Once final submissions are approved, each judge is assigned a category/ies and will have a period of two weeks to score submissions. The judging process takes places online using an award platform. Judges can expect to spend an average of 30 minutes on each nomination.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Cassandra Ouellette, Administrative Coordinator, Business Development, Memberships and Events Management.