Virginia Green Travel Star Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 29, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: January 29th (annually)”
Overview
Program Type: Recognition awards for green tourism businesses
The Virginia Green Travel Star Awards have been given annually since 2010 to the greenest tourism businesses in Virginia. More than 30 businesses and individuals are typically recognized each year at the annual Virginia Green Travel Conference.
Geographic Scope: Virginia (statewide)
Focus Areas:
- Sustainability and green tourism practices
- Outstanding commitments to environmental responsibility
- Recognition across multiple categories including:
- Green Travel Partner
- Green Lodging Facility
- Green Restaurant
- Green Attraction
- Green Supplier
- Green Transportation Facility
- Green Convention Center
- Most Innovative Green Projects
- Industry Game-Changer Award
- Green Team All-Star Award
Eligibility: Tourism operators and partners in Virginia
Organizer: Virginia Green Travel Alliance
Contact Information:
- Tom Griffin, Virginia Green Travel Alliance
Background: Awards are typically presented in conjunction with the annual Virginia Green Travel Conference (historically held in April in Richmond).
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit application through the designated entry portal
- Deadline: January 29th (annually)
- Applications available online at Virginia Green Travel Alliance website
Note: Specific application materials and requirements not detailed in provided content.
What Virginia Beach Hotel Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $13K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Virginia Beach, VA.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA
Mission support
$13K
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Fields of Work
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