Nominations are now closed. Winners will receive their awards on October 7, 2008.

The Ontario Tourism Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the tourism industry. This year's awards program features seven categories for the Ontario Tourism Marketing Awards and five categories for the Ontario Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence.

• Best Tourism Advertising (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
• Best Tourism Marketing Campaign under $25,000
• Best Tourism Marketing Partnership
• Best Tourism Interactive Marketing
• Best Tourism Printed Collateral Material

• Best Travel Journalism Award
• Best Travel Photography Award

• Tourism Innovator of the Year Award
• Business/Event of the Year Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Employee Attraction & Retention Award
• Sustainable Tourism Award