SITE Accepting Applications for 2015 Crystal Awards
July 1, 2015Since 1980, the SITE Crystal Awards Recognition Program has provided industry acclaim for world-class organizations that excel in the design of unique and memorable incentive travel programs that deliver business results for their clients. Today, the awards serve as a benchmark and are regarded as the highest honor in the incentive travel industry.
SITE is now accepting applications for the 2015 Crystal Awards recognition program. All professional organizations in the incentive travel industry are encouraged to apply. Incentive travel programs held between May 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015 are eligible. The deadline for submission is July 29, 2015.
Winners will be recognized during a special awards ceremony at the SITE Global Conference 2015 in New Delhi, India, October 23–25.
Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of judges in areas that include return on investment, creativity, logistics, sustainability practices, cost management/budget maximization and ability to overcome challenges in implementation. The following categories are available for entry:
- Distinctive Destination: Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program
- Excellence in Incentive Travel: North America
- Excellence in Incentive Travel: Latin America & Caribbean
- Excellence in Incentive Travel: Europe
- Excellence in Incentive Travel: Asia Pacific
- Excellence in Incentive Travel: Africa/Middle East
- Best Business Solutions: Most Effective Incentive Marketing Campaign
- Responsible Experiences: Most Impactful Effort Toward Corporate Social Responsibility as Part of an Incentive Travel Program or Most Environmentally Sustainable Incentive Program
In 2014, nine companies were recognized for creativity in program design, marketing, corporate social responsibility and business results. The winners included tourism organizations, incentive agencies, destination management companies and their clients, from a variety of industries worldwide. View the 2014 case studies and videos at SITE Crystal Awards.
To learn more about the SITE Crystal Awards program or to submit your application, visit www.SITEglobal.com/crystal.