Cast Your Vote for the 2026 AGA Glamping Awards
The 2026 AGA Glamping Awards are officially open for nominations, and we invite all American Glamping Association members to help recognize the individuals and organizations making an extraordinary impact on our industry.
Since their launch in 2022, the AGA Glamping Awards have celebrated the innovation, leadership, and dedication that continue to shape the future of glamping. Each year, these awards honor the operators, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders whose contributions elevate outdoor hospitality and strengthen our community.
Now it's your turn to help decide who deserves this year's recognition!
Vote Today - Winners will be announced at the 2026 Glamping Show Americas!
If you're an AGA member, we encourage you to cast your vote and celebrate the businesses and individuals who inspire excellence across the glamping industry.
🗳️ Vote here: https://americanglampingassociation.net/2026-aga-glamping-award-nominations
Every nomination helps recognize the visionaries, innovators, and leaders who continue to move our industry forward.
2026 Award Categories
Innovation & Pioneer Award
The Innovation & Pioneer Award recognizes an individual or business that has demonstrated exceptional innovation and execution within the glamping community.
This award celebrates those who have challenged conventional thinking, pioneered new ideas, and made lasting contributions that have strengthened and advanced the glamping industry.
Operator of the Year Award
The Operator of the Year Award honors an operator who has demonstrated exceptional execution, leadership, and growth over the past year.
Whether a new property or an established destination, this award recognizes those setting the benchmark for operational excellence within the glamping industry.
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Outstanding accommodations begin with exceptional structures.
The Manufacturer of the Year Award recognizes a company that has demonstrated excellence in design, innovation, manufacturing, deployment, and customer support while helping advance the American glamping market.
Evergreen Excellence Award
The Evergreen Excellence Award recognizes an outstanding product, service, or technology that has made a meaningful impact on the glamping industry over the past year.
This award celebrates companies whose solutions continue to help operators improve their businesses and guest experiences.
AGA Member of the Year
The AGA Member of the Year Award recognizes an individual or organization whose dedication and contributions have made a significant positive impact on both the American Glamping Association and the industry as a whole.
Sarah Dusek Award
The prestigious Sarah Dusek Award honors women entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and industry impact.
Named in honor of Sarah Dusek—Investor and Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures, Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, Co-Founder of Under Canvas, and author of Thinking Bigger—this award celebrates women who are helping shape the future of outdoor hospitality through bold ideas, visionary leadership, and meaningful change.
Award FAQs
Before submitting your nominations, please review the following guidelines:
Both the nominator and nominee must be current AGA members.
Each AGA member may submit one vote.
Winners will be announced during The Glamping Show Americas this September.
Winners will be selected through a combination of:
AGA member voting
AGA Board of Advisors recommendations
AGA staff review
Input from previous AGA Glamping Award winners
Eligibility
Award recipients must:
Be a current member of the American Glamping Association.
Be in attendance at the Glamping Show Americas in Colorado this September to receive their award.
Help Celebrate Excellence
The AGA Glamping Awards are more than recognition—they're an opportunity to celebrate the people and organizations whose passion, creativity, and leadership continue to drive our industry forward.
If someone has inspired you, helped your business grow, introduced meaningful innovation, or raised the standard for outdoor hospitality, now is the time to recognize them.
Cast your vote today and help us celebrate the very best of the glamping community.
🏆 Vote Now: https://americanglampingassociation.net/2026-aga-glamping-award-nominations
The American Glamping Association reserves the right to review, modify, or cancel award results at its sole discretion to ensure fairness, integrity, and adherence to the established award criteria. All decisions regarding award outcomes are final.
