The Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards celebrate attractions, restaurants, hotels, and retail shops that have made a difference in the lives of locals and visitors. The public is invited to honor those great memories and exceptional experiences by nominating, and later voting for, for the best tourism businesses in Pottawattamie and Douglas counties.
- Nominations Open: February 2 - February 23, 2026
- Voting for Finalists: March 2 - April 2, 2026
- Winners Announced: May 4, 2026
Nominations are now open! Use the button below to nominate your favorite hotel, restaurant, attraction, and retail shop in Pottawattamie County before April 2, 2026. Finalists are based on the top five most nominated businesses in each category.
Nominate Pottawattamie's Best!
Show your support for the entire metro by voting for your favorites in Douglas County!
During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 3 - 9, 2026, the award winners will be publicly recognized through a paid media campaign. Help make 2026 a brighter year for our travel industry professionals by giving them the recognition they deserve!
Past Winners:
2025
- Best Attraction: Hitchcock Nature Center (Honey Creek)
- Best Hotel: Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
- Best Restaurant: Boxer Barbeque
- Best Retail Business: Bloom Works Floral
2024
- Best Attraction: Mt. Crescent Ski Area
- Best Hotel: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar
- Best Restaurant: Pizza King
- Best Retail Business: The Unique Boutique Iowa
2023
- Best Attraction: Dreamland Theatre (Carson)
- Best Hotel: Ameristar Casino Hotel
- Best Restaurant: Back Forty (Macedonia)
- Best Retail Business: The Occasional Collective (Treynor)
2022
- Best Attraction: Union Pacific Railroad Museum
- Best Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Council Bluffs
- Best Restaurant: Boxer BBQ
- Best Retail Business: Dusted Charm
The Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards are brought to you by these partner destinations:
If you have any questions about the Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards, please contact UNleash CB Executive Director Mark Eckman, at [email protected].
