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Virginia Green Travel Star Awards
Virginia Green Travel Star Awards recognize the efforts of participants of Virginia Green. Since 2011, Virginia Green has recognized hundreds of Travel Stars and Travel Leaders for their commitments to sustainability and contributions to green tourism in Virginia.
The Travel Star award categories are:
- Green Program Award for the overall accomplishments of a facility
- Innovative Green Project Award for a specific accomplishment
- Green Team All-Star Award for individual staff members who are leading your facility's green program efforts.
- Best Green Supplier Award for a Virginia Green member whose products or services help other Virginia Green participants in their own greening efforts.
- People's Choice Award is open to any member that submits an award in one of the above categories.
For more information on the awards please see our award description information sheet.
2026 Travel Star Awards
The 2026 Virginia Green Travel Star Awards were presented at the Virginia Green Travel Conference held Massanutten March 20, 2026. These award winners are Virginia Green members that have demonstrated outstanding green tourism practices.
2026 Travel Star Award Winners
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Green Restaurant of the Year |
The Camel |
| Green B&B/Inn of the Year | Roanoke Boutique Hotel |
| Green Brewery of the Year | Hardywood Craft Brewery West Creek |
| Green Lodging of the Year | Iris Inn & Cabins |
| Green Convention Center of the Year | Virginia Beach Convention Center |
| Green Large Attraction of the Year | Virginia Zoo |
| Green Small Attraction of the Year | Barns of Rose Hill |
| Green Supplier of the Year | Tidewater Compost |
| Innovative Green Project | Fillagreen - Eco-Elves Upcycling Drive |
| Innovative Green Project | DCR Virginia State Parks - 2025 Association of Southeastern State Park Directors Conference |
| Innovative Green Project | James Madison University Dining - Too Good to Go Program |
| Innovative Green Project | COVA Brewing Company - Nitrogen Generator |
| Innovative Green Project | Tidewater Compost - Compost Drop-off Program |
| Innovative Green Project | Richmond Region Tourism - CERF Net Zero Emission Conference |
| All-Star Awards |
Lisa Harrison - Virginia Green Travel Alliance Mary Beth Mains - Department of Conservation and Recreation Sammy Zambon - Department of Conservation and Recreation Ken Benson - Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| People's Choice Social Media Awards |
1st - Virginia Beach Convention Center 2nd - SperryFest |
2026 Travel Leader Award Winners
- Springhill Suites Norfolk Virginia Beach
- Ironclad Distillery
- SperryFest
- Secure Solar Futures
- Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
- full circle catering
2026 Honorable Mentions
- Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast
- Back INN Time B&B