06/07/2024
Show Us Your Best! RUBY Award Submissions Are OPEN
Get ready to celebrate your wins because submissions for the prestigious RUBY Awards are officially OPEN! This is your moment to showcase the incredible marketing magic you've crafted for your destination, experiences, or services.
The RUBY Awards, proudly sponsored by Ohio Magazine, are the Ohio Travel Association's ultimate spotlight for the most creative, groundbreaking, and effective marketing campaigns across our amazing state. We're talking about the campaigns that made people stop, stare, and book their next Ohio adventure!
Exciting News: Two NEW Categories!
We're thrilled to announce the addition of two brand-new categories, giving you even more opportunities to shine and be recognized for your diverse talents:
- Best New Experience: Have you launched an incredible new exhibit, event, attraction, or activity that's blowing visitors away? This award celebrates the quality and innovation of the experience itself, independent of its marketing! It's your chance to be recognized for creating truly memorable moments.
- Broadcasting Advertisement: Do your radio, television, streaming audio, or connected TV ads grab attention and drive results? This category is dedicated to recognizing excellence in advertising delivered through broadcast mediums. Show us how your audio and visual campaigns are making an impact!
These new categories mean more chances for your hard work to be recognized and celebrated!
Why Should YOU Submit?
Submitting for a RUBY Award isn't just about winning (though that's pretty fantastic!). It's about:
✅Recognition & Validation: Get the statewide recognition your hard work deserves. Show your team, your community, and your stakeholders that your efforts are making a real impact.
✅Showcasing Excellence: Position your organization as a leader in innovative travel marketing in Ohio. This is a powerful badge of honor!
✅Boosting Morale: Celebrate your team's creativity and dedication. Winning a RUBY can be a huge morale booster and a testament to their talent.
✅Inspiration & Learning: See what others are doing, get inspired, and continue to push the boundaries of travel marketing in Ohio.
✅Attracting Talent: Top talent wants to work with award-winning organizations. A RUBY Award can elevate your brand's appeal.
Ready to Dazzle the Judges?
Here's the lowdown on how to enter:
✨Who Can Enter: All Ohio travel businesses and organizations are eligible! Whether you're a destination, an attraction, or a service provider, if you've got a killer campaign, we want to see it. Agencies and PR firms can submit on behalf of their clients too.
✨What to Submit: Any marketing efforts that appeared, aired, or were published for the first time between July 25, 2024, and July 25, 2025.
✨Original Work Only: Make sure it's fresh and hasn't been entered in a previous RUBY Awards competition.
✨No Limit! Have multiple brilliant campaigns? Send them all in! There's no cap on the number of entries.
Our expert judges will be looking for outstanding concept, creativity, and, most importantly, RESULTS!
Claim your Moment in the Spotlight!
Don't let your incredible work go unnoticed. This is your chance to stand tall and be celebrated among Ohio's best and brightest in travel marketing.