UMCVB Basket Raffle
After a successful launch in 2025, we’re excited for the return of the Annual UMCVB Basket Raffle for the 2026 Fall Conference in Grand Island, NE! All proceeds from the raffle go directly toward funding scholarships to help industry peers attend future conferences.
Destinations interested in donating to the raffle can contact Amy Krueger amyk@ci.williston.nd.us with item information.
To learn more about the raffle, including how to donate and bid on baskets, click here.
Bruce McDaniel Industry Award
UMCVB will honor a longtime industry leader at the Fall Conference with the Bruce McDaniel Industry Award. Nominate an industry leader by July 31st.
Innovation Award
Has your Bureau done something worth bragging about? Nominate your organization for the 2026 Innovation Award by July 31st.
Bill Geist Award
Does your CVB have an emerging leader? Nominate a young professional that achieves and exemplifies great leadership for the 2026 Geist Up & Coming Hospitality Leader Award by July 31st.
Cole Carley Scholarship Program
This scholarship program, in honor of Cole Carley, is designed to help fund the registration costs for one person to attend the annual UMCVB Fall Conference. The program consists of one free registration to the conference plus up to $500 in reimbursable travel expenses (lodging and airfare/mileage only). APPLY HERE by June 1st
For a list of past award and scholarship recipients, click here.