The Dubuque Area has received four awards at the Iowa Tourism Conference. Of the 19 awards presented forthroughout the state, the Dubuque area was proudly awarded the following:

• The Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau received the Hospitality in Tourism Award for the CSI: Dubuque Program

• The Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau accepted the Event of the Year Award for the America’s River Festival on behalf of the America’s River Corporation Board.

• Dubuque County received the Tourism County of the Year award.

• The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium received Attraction of the Year.

Submissions were judged on several criteria including innovative use of customer service, outstanding performance, economic impact, involvement in local, regional and state tourism initiatives and effective marketing.

The annual three day conference, sponsored by the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa, brings together more than 300 industry representatives from across the state to network, attend educational sessions and discuss emerging industry trends.