Share your favorite attractions and businesses!
The Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards return for the ninth year, celebrating the attractions and businesses that make Omaha and Council Bluffs must-visit destinations.
Public nominations are now open for four categories – Best Attraction, Best Hotel, Best Restaurant, and Best Retail Business – across Douglas and Pottawattamie counties. Nominations will be accepted at OMATourismAwards.com through March 7.
Organized by Visit Omaha and the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, the awards recognize businesses that contribute to the region’s tourism industry and enhance the visits of the millions of people who travel here annually. Last year’s record-breaking public participation in the awards has set the stage for another highly anticipated competition.
Following the nomination period, public voting for finalists runs from March 12 to April 2, with winners announced during National Travel & Tourism Week, which begins May 4, 2025. Winners receive recognition through promotional videos and billboard advertising.
Previous winners celebrate success!
In 2024, Pottawattamie County’s winners shone brightly: Mt. Crescent Ski Area for Best Attraction, Holiday Inn & Suites @ Ameristar for Best Hotel, Pizza King for Best Restaurant, and The Unique Boutique Iowa for Best Retail Business. Voters’ support helps these businesses thrive, fueling their commitment to excellence and community service. Watch their success stories through video testimonials and see how your vote makes a difference by visiting 2024 OMA Tourism Award Winners.
