Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Explore Fairbanks, the official destination organization for the Fairbanks region, is thrilled to announce its numerous award wins in 2024. These statewide, national and international accolades recognize the organization’s commitment to creating high-quality marketing materials that effectively showcase the beauty and adventure of Fairbanks.

The projects recognized include the newly redesigned 2024 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide and the captivating new destination promotional video. Released in late 2023, the Visitors Guide serves as a comprehensive year-round trip planning tool. The destination video showcases the region’s stunning landscapes, unique cultural experiences, thrilling outdoor adventures and diverse attractions, aiming to ignite their desire to visit.

Explore Fairbanks’ 2024 award wins include:

  • Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts Communicator Awards:
    • 2024 Visitors Guide: Award of Excellence
    • Destination Video: Award of Distinction
  • Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals AVA Digital Awards:
    • 2024 Visitors Guide: Platinum
    • Destination Video: Gold
  • Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals Hermes Creative Awards:
    • Destination Video: Platinum
    • 2024 Visitors Guide: Gold
  • International Awards Associate Inc. Muse Awards:
    • Destination Video: Gold
    • 2024 Visitors Guide: Silver
  • Public Relations Society of America Alaska Chapter Aurora Awards:
    • Destination Video: 2nd Place
    • 2024 Visitors Guide: 3rd Place
  • Society for Creative Professionals Zedman Awards:
    • Destination Video: Gold
  • Web Marketing Association Internet Advertising Competition:
    • Destination Video: Best Online Travel Video

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our marketing efforts,” said Scott McCrea, President and CEO at Explore Fairbanks. "Our Communications Department worked tirelessly to create these exceptional projects, and these awards are a testament to their dedication and creativity. We are honored to be recognized by industry experts."

The 2024 Official Fairbanks Visitors Guide can be viewed online at www.explorefairbanks.com/2024guide and the destination video can be found at www.explorefairbanks.com/video.

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About Explore Fairbanks

Explore Fairbanks is a non-profit marketing and management organization whose mission is to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors, optimizing the visitor experience and advocating for a thriving year-round visitor industry. Explore Fairbanks markets Fairbanks as a year-round destination by promoting local events, attractions and activities to independent travellers, group tour operators, travel agents, meeting planners and the media as well as by developing public policy and infrastructure to achieve marketing objectives. Find out more at explorefairbanks.com.