For Immediate Release
March 23, 2026
Organization recognized for excellence in marketing, sports
HAMILTON COUNTY, IND. – The Indiana Tourism Association (ITA) presented Hamilton County Tourism with four Indiana Tourism Awards during its 2026 conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. A panel of out-of-state judges selected winners based on creativity, innovation and maximization of budget. A total of 141 entries were received across 30 categories.
First, Hamilton County Tourism won Best Culinary-Focused Marketing Campaign for Around the Table. This digital initiative featured video spotlights of local restaurants and received over one million impressions during the monthlong marketing push to promote Hamilton County’s growing culinary scene.
The HamCo Hubway received recognition for Best Digital Campaign. The trail-focused campaign drove measurable visitation growth, boosting overall trail use and contributing to more than 300,000 attributable visits.
Next, the Visit Hamilton County website won Best Website for its success in design, interactivity and copywriting, among other attributes. The refreshed website saw a 16.7% year-over-year increase in new users, demonstrating a growing awareness of Hamilton County as a destination.
Finally, Hamilton County Sports Authority secured the award for Best Event for hosting LIV Golf Indianapolis and supporting its success at The Club at Chatham Hills in August 2025. This event set an attendance record for LIV Golf’s North American tournaments.
"Earning four Indiana Tourism Awards is a true honor, especially among such a talented and competitive field of entries,” said Todd Bolster, Hamilton County Tourism Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Sport. “These recognitions reflect the creativity and dedication of our entire team. We're proud of what we've built, and even prouder to bring attention to our communities at the state level.”
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About Hamilton County Tourism: Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. is a nonprofit, destination management organization that promotes tourism growth through strategic marketing, hospitality and development initiatives, welcoming more than five million visitors to Hamilton County, Indiana, each year.
About Indiana Tourism Association: The Indiana Tourism Association’s mission is advocating the value of tourism in Indiana and supporting the best practices of its members. Established in 1980, the association partners with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, Association of Indiana Restaurant and Lodging and other statewide associations to support tourism investment and promotion as an economic contributor to the state.