ADMEI Award winners celebrate during the organization's annual conference gala. Photo Credit: ADMEI
The Association of Destination Marketing Executives International honored the 2022 winners of its annual ADMEI Awards during the organization's annual conference, which took place Feb. 22-24 in Boston. The awards recognized outstanding achievements by member DMCs.
The entries were judged by industry professionals, including corporate and association planners, hoteliers, CVBs, production firms and entertainment companies from the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Details of the winning programs are available on ADMEI's website. Following is a list of the 2022 ADMEI Awards winners:
Best Community Support/Volunteerism: Pacific Destination Services, Inc.
Best Décor/Design: Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company
Best Event - $200,000 or Less: Factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Best Event - Over $200,000: ACCESS Destination Services - Colorado
Best Event That Never Happened: TERRAEVENTS Italy, a DMC Network Company
Best Logistical Achievement: ACCESS Destination Services - South Florida
Best Overall Program: Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company
Best Risk Management & Mitigation: NOLA DMC
Best Site Inspection/FAM Trip: Dynamic DMC - Costa Rica
Best Use of Technology: Factor 110 | Destination Oklahoma
Best Virtual or Hybrid Event: Destination South Meetings + Events, a DMC Network Company
Best Destination Spotlight Video: Custom Ireland, a DMC Network Company
Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award: David Freeman, CMP, DMCP, president of Accent on Cincinnati, a DMC Network Company
Carol Norfleet Destination Management Rising Star: Emily Cole, creative services manager at e2 Destination and Event Management, a Hosts Global Company
Joanne O'Connor President's Award: Lisa DeGolyer, deputy executive vice president of ADMEI and partner at The Valisade Group, and Val Delaney, executive director of ADMEI and partner at The Valisade Group