STUART, Fla. (August 18, 2023) – The Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing recently won two Gold Stevie Awards® in The 20th Annual International Business Awards®.

The team won the top honor in the “Marketing Campaign of the Year – Travel/Tourism/Destination” category for their “Mood for Martin” campaign. The overarching concept was “no matter your mood, you're always in the mood for a Martin County escape,” and showcased the diverse range of local activities, attractions, and properties that visitors can experience.

The new Explore Natural Martin ecotourism program also won gold in the “Sustainability Service of the Year – Canada and the U.S.A.” category. Developed in partnership with Leave No Trace, the program is an ongoing collaboration between the Office of Tourism & Marketing and the Ecosystem Restoration and Management team. The mission is to foster environmental stewardship and responsible tourism through free eco-tours and educational programming.

“We are honored and elated that our marketing and sustainability efforts have been recognized by the prestigious International Business Awards,” said Nerissa Okiye, Tourism Director of Martin County. “It's truly rewarding to see Martin County represented in such a competitive, global program, and we're very grateful to all of our incredible partners who helped us bring both of these initiatives to life.”

The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. 

The 2023 IBAs received more than 3,700 entries from organizations in 61 nations and territories across the globe. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process throughout June and July.

Details about The International Business Awards® and the full list of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

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About the Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing:

Encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, and Hutchinson Island, this hidden gem is a place for unwinding and reconnecting. The Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing is the official tourism marketing arm of Martin County, Florida, whose goal is to provide information to those interested in Martin County and to spread the word about this one-of-a-kind destination. 

About the Stevie Awards:

Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

Press Contact:

Ian Centrone
Tourism Program Manager
Office: (772) 320-3157 | Mobile: (772) 361-2276 | icentrone@martin.fl.us

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