National Awards
Sports Destination Management
Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Sports Destination Management is the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market. The Champions of Economic Impact awards honor events that created significant economic impact in the communities where they were hosted.
2024 SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Live or Virtual Sporting Event
The SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the top sports events venues, events, partners and planners from across the country. The 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana was voted by readers as the best live or virtual sporting event.
SportsTravel Magazine
Amateur – Best Multi-Sport or Multi-Discipline Event
The SportsTravel Magazine Awards recognize the stars of the sports-events industry.
New Mexico Hospitality Association
2019 TOP HAT Outstanding Event
The 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana won an Outstanding Event award from the New Mexico Hospitality Association for its positive economic impact on the city of Albuquerque. According to a report by Visit Albuquerque, in FY19, there were 10.8% more lodging taxes collected than the previous year, for a total of more than $14.4 million. Much of this increase was attributed to the success of The Games.
