Nominate Extraordinary Contributors for 2026 Bellevue Destination Awards

Every unforgettable Bellevue experience is powered by people who go above and beyond. The Bellevue Destination Awards honor the partners, visionaries, and frontline leaders who raise the standard and help visitors discover the unexpected. Nominate someone who inspires you and contributes to Bellevue’s vibrant, ever-evolving hospitality and tourism community.

2025 Destination Award Winners

Convention of the Year: Lenovo Tech World

Best Marketing Campaign: Sound Transit’s Discover the 2 Line

Event of the Year: Japan Fair

Outstanding Individual: Mintay Selewondim, Bellevue Airport Shuttle

Rising Star: Sam Wang, Founder of Mirra

Business of the Year: Takai by Kashiba

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Business Of The Year

Awarded to a company or organization that has made significant contributions to developing Bellevue as a visitor destination, marketing, development, or delivering visitor experiences for Bellevue’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Outstanding Individual

Awarded to a person that has made significant contributions to developing Bellevue as a visitor destination, marketing, development, or delivering visitor experiences for Bellevue’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Rising Star Award

Awarded to an individual new to the industry that has demonstrated significant interest and ability to develop Bellevue as a visitor destination, marketing, development, or delivering visitor experiences for Bellevue’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Event of the Year

Awarded to an event that is or was held in Bellevue that has made significant contributions to developing Bellevue as a visitor destination, marketing, development, or delivering visitor experiences for Bellevue’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Best Marketing / PR / Campaign

Awarded to a business or agency that has delivered a unique and highly effective campaign that best articulates and highlights Bellevue as a visitor destination or highlights Bellevue visitor experiences and showcases our hospitality industry.

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Meeting / Convention of the Year

Awarded to an organization, company, or association who held a meeting or convention in Bellevue that has made significant contributions to developing Bellevue as a visitor destination, marketing, development, or delivering visitor experiences for Bellevue’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

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Bellevue Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year

Awarded to an individual who exemplifies exceptional knowledge of Bellevue as a visitor destination, delivers outstanding customer service, and consistently creates unparalleled visitor experiences, while actively participating in the Bellevue CTA network and program.

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Nominate Extraordinary Contributors for 2026 Bellevue Destination Awards

2025 Destination Award Winners

Tell Us About Yourself

Business Of The Year

Outstanding Individual

Rising Star Award

Event of the Year

Best Marketing / PR / Campaign

Meeting / Convention of the Year

Bellevue Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year

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