The Northern Ontario Industry Leader Awards recognize excellence in the province's tourism industry. Recipients provide outstanding leadership, exemplify best business practices, innovative marketing and deliver tourism experiences that contribute to the success of Ontario's tourism industry, which generates over $36 billion in economic activity and supporting more than 400,000 jobs.

Award Categories

Introducing a NEW set of awards for 2025!


INDUSTRY LEADER 
INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

This award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that has introduced a creative and forward-thinking idea, product, service, or technology that enhances the tourism experience in Northern Ontario. This award celebrates innovation that solves a problem, meets a new demand, or sets a new standard within the industry, demonstrating measurable impact and long-term potential for growth and replication.

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INDUSTRY LEADER 
BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES

This award recognizes a tourism leader or organization that exemplifies operational excellence in Northern Ontario’s tourism sector. It celebrates strong performance through strategic planning, sound financial management, exceptional customer service, and meaningful community engagement. The recipient fosters an inclusive workplace culture and sets a high benchmark for professionalism and long-term success. Excellence may be demonstrated in areas such as sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), accessibility, or other innovative practices that contribute to a resilient and forward-thinking tourism industry.

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2024 Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2024 Northern Ontario Tourism Industry Leaders award winners!

MARKETING

Tourism North Bay

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Kenny Johnston

TOURISM INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates

INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

Paul Pepe

 

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