Celebrating Business Excellence

The Alberta Tourism GRIT Awards presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta (TIAA) honour the enduring values of Growth, Resilience, and Inspiration in Tourism by purposefully advancing the ambitious vision outlined in Alberta's Higher Ground Tourism Strategy. By recognizing the Albertans who push boundaries in the pursuit of achieving their dreams, the awards celebrate the collective efforts of risk-takers, innovators, and inspired leaders who are helping to transform the province into a top global destination.

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, September 1, 2026

Judging Dates: September 1-22, 2026

Nominations

Nominations are open until September 1, 2026.

Submit a nomination

How to Enter

Entries for the Tourism Growth Award and Tourism Resilience Award categories can be self-nominated or nominated by another organization, or individual. Entries for the Tourism Inspiration Award category should be nominated by their employer, a work colleague, or an industry partner, but not by themselves, nor by an immediate family member...

How to Enter

Reception • Dinner • GRIT Awards • Premier's Q&A — Join Alberta’s tourism and business leaders for an engaging evening of networking, recognition, and conversation, featuring an Alberta-made reception, a chef-inspired dinner with the GRIT Awards, and remarks and Q&A with provincial leadership...

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Celebrating Business Excellence

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How to Enter

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