Awards
Discover the Award Categories
Honouring Those Who Push Boundaries
Explore the categories, review the eligibility criteria, and nominate deserving individuals, organisations, or destinations making a difference in adventure tourism.
ATOAI 18th Convention Awards
The 2026 ATOAI Awards celebrate the individuals, organisations and initiatives shaping the future of Indian adventure tourism recognising excellence, honouring trailblazers and inspiring the next generation of adventure leaders.
- Last date to apply
December 06, 2026
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Apply
Members and non-members apply for the award on the convention website with the details requested.
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Shortlist
Submitted applications move through the shortlisting phase.
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Review
A select panel of jury reviews the shortlisted entries.
Awards Categories
Recognising the visionaries, explorers, industry leaders and emerging destinations shaping the future of adventure tourism in India through innovation, discovery, sustainability and transformative experiences.
ATOAI Responsible Adventure Tourism Award
Recognising initiatives that champion sustainability, community participation, ethical practices and climate-conscious adventure models. These leaders are setting the course for a greener future of adventure tourism.
Award Criteria
- Innovative Ideas: Introduces original ideas that create new opportunities in adventure tourism.
- New Products & Experiences: Develops unique adventure products, services or experiences.
- Transformative Concepts: Implements concepts that improve how adventure tourism is delivered.
- Industry Impact: Demonstrates meaningful contributions to Indian adventure tourism.
ATOAI Explorer Award
Awarded to individuals or organisations who open new frontiers, discovering unexplored terrains, crafting unique experiences and expanding India’s adventure landscape.
Award Criteria
- Innovative Ideas: Introduces original ideas that create new opportunities in adventure tourism.
- New Products & Experiences:Develops unique adventure products, services or experiences
- Transformative Concepts:Implements concepts that improve how adventure tourism is delivered.
- Industry Impact: Demonstrates meaningful contributions to Indian adventure tourism.
ATOAI Responsible Adventure Tourism Award
Recognising initiatives that champion sustainability, community participation, ethical practices and climate-conscious adventure models. These leaders are setting the course for a greener future of adventure tourism.
Award Criteria
- Innovative Ideas: Introduces original ideas that create new opportunities in adventure tourism.
- New Products & Experiences: Develops unique adventure products, services or experiences.
- Transformative Concepts: Implements concepts that improve how adventure tourism is delivered.
- Industry Impact: Demonstrates meaningful contributions to Indian adventure tourism.
Best Emerging Adventure Destination Award
Recognising initiatives that champion sustainability, community participation, ethical practices and climate-conscious adventure models. These leaders are setting the course for a greener future of adventure tourism.
Award Criteria
- Innovative Ideas: Introduces original ideas that create new opportunities in adventure tourism.
- New Products & Experiences: Develops unique adventure products, services or experiences.
- Transformative Concepts: Implements concepts that improve how adventure tourism is delivered.
- Industry Impact: Demonstrates meaningful contributions to Indian adventure tourism.
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