Each year, we celebrate destination sustainability efforts with the Leadership, Most Improved Destination, and Innovation awards. In 2023, we are adding the GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award. The awards ceremony, hosted with our long-time partner, ICCA, will be presented during the 2023 GDS-Forum, brought to you by VISIT VALÈNCIA, CityDNA, and GDS-Movement, on 4 October, in Valencia, Spain.

Winners benefit in a host of ways. They are acknowledged, enjoy on-stage exposure at the 2023 GDS-Awards Ceremony at the 2023 GDS-Forum, are featured in the 2023 GDS-Index report, in the 2023 GDS-Index results press release, and have the opportunity to present their winning initiatives at the GDS-Movement Feeling the Pulse webinar on 11 and 12 October 2023.

The Leadership Award goes to the destination that scores the highest on the year's GDS-Index ranking, demonstrating its continual commitment, inspired vision, prompt action, and measurable impacts.

The Most Improved Destination Award goes to the destination that has made the greatest increase in its GDS-Index score from the previous year, and is independent of its ranking.

The Innovation Award recognises and showcases a destination using innovative solutions to drive sustainability performance.

The GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award acknowledges and celebrates a destination management organisation committed to legacy and impact through business events. It is a collaborative initiative developed by GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT.