Awards & Accolades

North Carolina Travel Industry Association (State-Wide Recognition)

2023 Gold Award - Group Marketing - Comprehensive Venue Guide
2023 Gold Award - Convention Marketing - REDCREST
2022 Platinum Award - Community Stakeholders/Relations - 7^th Annual Photo Contest
2022 Gold Award - Group - Wedding Print Ad
2022 Gold Award - Meetings & Conventions - Leveraging Partnerships/Conference Scholarships
2021 Gold Award - Best Community Relations - Gift Shop & Online Store
2021 Gold Award - Best Leisure Marketing - Escape to the Lake Campaign
2019 Platinum Award - Best Meetings & Convention Marketing - VLN’s meetings & special events venue guide
2019 Gold Award - Best Community Stakeholders - Ambassador & Internship Program
2018 Gold Award - Best Community Relations - Ambassador and Internship Program
2018 Platinum Award - Best Meetings & Convention Marketing - AENC Tradeshow Booth
2018 Platinum Award - Best Leisure Marketing - Lake Norman E-Newsletter/Blog
2018 Platinum - Best Group Marketing - Purrrfect Wildcat Weekend Giveaways

Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina (DMANC) (State-Wide Recognition)

2017 Gold Award - Best Public Relations - Voluntourism
2017 Platinum Award - Best Online Communications - 3rd Annual Capture LN Photo Contest
2017 Platinum Award - Best Collateral - LN Wedding, Meetings & Special Events, and Family Reunion Comprehensive Venue Guide
2016 Platinum Award - Best Online Communications - 2nd Annual Capture LN Photo Contest
2015 Platinum Award - Best Collateral - LN Wedding & Special Events Comprehensive Venue Guide
2015 Platinum Award - Best Online Communications - Capture Lake Norman Photo Contest
2014 Gold Award - Best Print Advertising - Group Market: Great Lake Living Magazine
2014 Innovation Award - Destination Excellence in Workforce Development: Ambassador Program
2013 Gold Award - Best Outreach/Annual Report: FY2012 Annual Report
2013 Gold Award - Best Print Advertising - Leisure Market: 2013 Charlotte Official Visitors Guide
2012 Platinum Award - Best Outreach/Annual Report: FY2011 Annual Report
2012 Platinum Award - Best Marketing Initiative: Travel = Jobs Campaign
2012 Platinum Award - Best Newsletter/E-News: Calendar of Events Multi-Media Presentation & Distribution
2011 Platinum Award - Best Outreach/Communications: FY2010 Annual Report
2011 Platinum Award - Best Newsletter: Calendar of Events Multi-Media Presentation & Distribution
2011 Platinum Award - Best Online Marketing Initiative: VisitLakeNorman.org Soccer Series Tournament Marketing Campaign to Drive Website Traffic and Recognition
2011 Gold Award - Best Print Advertising - Group Market: Mothers of Multiples Media Ad
2011 Innovation Award - Excellence in Workforce Development: Ambassador Amazing Race
2011 Innovation Award - Community Partnerships: Senior Day Open House
2011 Outstanding Marketing Campaign: National Finalist by the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC): "Bass is Back" Campaign
2011 Outstanding Web Presence National Finalist by NASC: VisitLakeNorman.org Soccer Series Campaign
2011 Partnership Award by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association for the International Tournament of Champions
2010 Platinum Award - Best Newsletter: Visit Lake Norman's Event Calendar Distribution
2010 Platinum Award - Best Print Advertising Leisure Market: "Even Our Fish Have Personality" Campaign
2010 Gold Award - Best Community Outreach: Tourism is Economic Development ~ Why We Matter
2010 Gold Award - Best Marketing Initiative: Website Banner Ads/Community Connections Broadcast
2010 Gold Award - Best Print Adverting - Group Market: "A Niche for Every Itch" American Bus Association Campaign
2010 Innovation Award - Community Partnerships: Dine Out For Scouts Restaurant/Non-Profit Partnership Program
2009 Platinum Award - Best Niche Marketing: Walmart FLW National Guard Open "Kickin' Bass" Campaign
2009 Innovation Award - Excellence in Workforce Development: Volunteer Lunch & Learn Series
2009 Innovation Award - Stakeholder Relations: Information Road Show
2008 Gold Award - Best Local Constituents Communications - Newsletters: Lake Link Articles
2007 Gold Award - Best Local Constituents Communications: Events Calendar Display
2007 Innovation Award - Best Human Capital Productivity: Volunteer Incentive Program
2007 Innovation Award - Best Bureau Community Partnerships: National 2008 Award Bowling Tournament Pin Sweep
2007 Innovation Award - Best Bureau Community Partnerships: Visitor Center Seasonal Partnerships
2006 Gold Award - Best Local Constituents Communications: Events Calendar Display
2005 Gold Award - Best Consumer Print Advertising: 2nd Annual Lake Norman CVB Gala /Lake Norman Casino Night Print Ad
2004 Platinum Award - Best Newsletter Constituents: Events Calendar Display2006 DMANC Award

Partnership Awards (Regional)

2011 Partnership Award by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association for the International Tournament of Champions
2009 Partnership Award by the North Meck Soccer Club for the VisitLakeNorman.org Kickoff
2008 Partnership Award by the Arthritis Foundation for Jingle Bell Run
2007 Partnership Award by the United States Bowling Congress for the Women's National Championships

American Bus Association (ABA) (National)

2010 Top 100 Event by the American Bus Association for Carolina Renaissance Festival

National Association of Sports Commisisons (National)

Award finalist at National Association of Sport Commission's (NASC) 2012 Sports Event Symposium in two categories: Outstanding Marketing Campaign (BASS is Back) and Outstanding Web Presence (VisitLakeNorman.org Soccer Series). VLN was the only North Carolina Convention & Visitors Bureau to be named finalists.