Hotel of the Year Award
A licensed hotel with ten or more rooms, where service exceeds excellence with demonstrated positive attitude and attentiveness of staff. Offering exceptional value for money, equipped with outstanding facilities and amenities, innovation and the ability to provide visitors with a truly authentic and all-encompassing Belize experience.
 
Small Accommodation of the Year Award
A licensed small accommodation with less than ten rooms that captures the essence of warmth and homeliness, displays customer service excellence, outstanding facilities, and a personalized touch in delivering the Belize brand to its visitors.  
 
Tour Operator of the Year Award
A licensed tour operator that offers a variety of tours which excel in service, marketing, creativity, uniqueness, safety, reliability and value for money.  The tour operator shall demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable and innovative business practices.
 
Tour Guide of the Year Award
A licensed tour guide demonstrating a wealth of knowledge and ability to capture the attention of an audience. Additionally, the tour guide shall provide excellent communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, creativity, and service excellence.
 
Frontline Person of the Year Award
A frontline employee who demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to welcome guests with great Belizean hospitality, is knowledgeable about Belize and provides a memorable experience.
Note** Includes but not limited to front desk personnel, concierge, waitress/waiter, bartender, bell hop, etc.
 
Restaurant of the Year Award
A restaurant that offers an exemplary dining experience and demonstrates service excellence. The menu offers a wide array of cultural cuisines and caters to a diverse palate.
 
Site of the Year Award
A tourism site frequently visited, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, and natural or built beauty.
Note**Includes but not limited to Archaeological Sites, National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries, etc.
 
Green Champion of the Year Award
This award recognizes a tourism business that works responsibly, ethically and sustainably by:  i.) Engaging in community service ii.)  Reducing their carbon footprint through green initiatives, iii.)  Adhering to environmental laws and best practices.
 
Cultural Experience of the Year Award
This award is in recognition of a truly authentic cultural experience that highlights Belize's multifaceted heritage that:  i.) create substantial economic impact, ii.) attract visitors (local and international), iii.) generate national or international media profile; iv.) Promotes or contributes to the survival of cultural knowledge or practice.

Health and Wellness Provider of the Year Award
A tourism business entity that offers a well-rounded wellness program that addresses mental, physical or spiritual health and wellness.

1. All nomination applications must be in ENGLISH.
Note: Self applications are not accepted for Tour Guide and Frontline Awards.

2. All companies or personnel must have been in operation for at least 3 full years.

3. Only complete entries will be considered.

4. Entries must be for ONE category only.

5. Entries may be submitted via email to tourismawards@belizetourismboard.org

6. Applicants can contact the Belize Tourism Board regarding any queries they may have about the judging process. The Award applicants are not to contact any of the members from the judging panel prior to the Tourism Awards ceremony.

7. Previous winners and finalists may reapply in any category but must clearly demonstrate initiatives that are new, and expand above and beyond what they have already been previously recognized for by the Belize Tourism Board Tourism Awards.

8. Finalists may be additionally asked to provide supporting materials/documents including photos, videos, certificates and brochures.

 
Section 1: Nominee Contact Details (Person/company being recommended for award)
 

Section 2: Category Selection

Please select one nomination category.

Section 3: Nomination Description

 
 
Section 4: Nominator Contact Details (Person/company recommending nominee)