The categories subject to Written Submission and Virtual Interview are:
- Category 11 - Most Outstanding Online Travel Agency
- Category 12 - Most Outstanding Corporate Travel Agency - Group Travel
- Category 13 - Most Outstanding Australian-Owned Travel Management Company
- Category 14 - Most Outstanding Global Travel Management Company
- Category 15 - Most Outstanding Independent Leisure Travel Agency
- Category 16 - Most Outstanding Branded Leisure Travel Agency
- Category 18 - Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network
- Category 19 - Most Outstanding Travel Agency Group
- Category 20 - Most Outstanding Travel Agency Network
Step 1 - Entrants to submit a Written Submission
- Entrants are required to submit a written response addressing the submission questions.
- Each question will have a word limit which will be enforced via the awards submission portal.
- Within the submission portal, there will be text fields for you to enter your responses into. You will not be required to upload a document.
- Please ensure your responses relate to achievements during the qualifying period, from 01 July 2024 – 30 June 2025.
Nominee and Finalist Determination
- Entrants that provide a written submission by the deadline will be announced as Nominees. Nominees will be announced in late July.
- All submissions will be scored by an Independent Assessor. The top 5 scoring nominees will be announced as Finalists.
Step 2 - Finalists to attend a Virtual Judging Interview
- Finalists are required to attend a virtual judging interview with 2-3 judges from the Industry Judging Panel. Finalists will be asked to address another series of questions, also outlined within the Entrant Guidelines.
- Virtual judging interviews will be scheduled between 01 September and 19 September, with morning and afternoon time blocks. The morning block will be from 9:00am - 12:00pm AEST; and afternoon block from 2:00pm - 5:00pm AEST.
- We will email you the judging schedule, as well as the date, time slot, allocated judges and meeting link for your interview.
- Failure to attend your scheduled interview without prior notice will result in disqualification and the next ranking nominee promoted to Finalist.
- Prior to the finalist interview, the category's judges would have read through your submission.
- During the interview, judges will ask the interview questions outlined within the Entrant Guidelines.
- Please check your computer and firewall settings to ensure that you can access the link provided; that you have access to reliable internet; and that you are in a quiet, private and well-lit location.
Winner Determination
The finalist with the highest combined score will be confirmed as the winner, and announced at the NTIA Gala Dinner and Awards presentation.