2025 Tourism Awards Program

2025 North Coast Tourism Awards Program

The 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards acknowledges growth, entrepreneurship, and celebrated the success of tourism businesses throughout the North Coast Destination Network region.

Participating in these prestigious awards offers a gratifying journey. It allows businesses to introspect on the goals, strategies, and visions that have propelled their success. The insights garnered from this process serve as catalysts for driving growth and ensuring the longevity of their ventures.

Destination North Coast in partnership with NSW Tourism Association is delighted to offer our industry stakeholders the opportunity to participate in the Tourism Awards process.

TIME

PROGRAM
6.00pm – 6.50pm Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Uncle Brian Kelly and Nigel Stewart
Canapés and networking on the terrace at Elements of Byron
7.05pm – 7.25pm Official Welcome Address

  • Byron Shire Council
  • John O’Neill – Chair, Destination North Coast
  • Major Event Sponsor – Reflections Holiday Park
  • Natalie Godward, CEO NSW Tourism Association
   
7.25pm – 7.35pm Awards Categories Presentations

  • Tourist Attractions
  • Festivals & Events
  • Ecotourism
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Tourism Retain, Hire & Services
7.35pm – 8.05pm Dinner Service Commences
8.05pm – 8.15pm Awards Categories Presentations

  • Business Event Venue
  • Adventure Tourism
  • Tourism Restaurants & Catering
  • Caravan & Holiday Parks
  • Hosted Accommodation
  • Self Contained Accommodation
8.15pm – 8.35pm Hall of Fame Inductions 
Closing Words
Michael Thurston – General Manager, Destination North Coast
8.35pm – 8.55pm Dessert Service Commences
8.55pm – 9.55pm Music by Local Artist – Dallas James Chong
10.00pm Love Bus departs for CBD

Platinum Sponsors

Reflections

Gold Sponsors

tourism australia

Silver sponsor

Earth Check