Explore Evansville Wins Best Eclipse Promotion at the Indiana Tourism Conference

Explore Evansville has been honored with the Best Eclipse Promotion for Small Markets award at the 2025 Indiana Tourism Association Conference. This award recognizes a community’s comprehensive planning, promotion, and execution of activities surrounding the 2024 total solar eclipse.

Evansville’s strategic approach highlighted the city as a premier viewing destination, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for residents and visitors alike. Through collaborative partnerships with local businesses, attractions, and community organizations, the campaign featured extensive marketing efforts, educational programming, and special events designed to maximize visitor experience and economic impact.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our eclipse promotion,” said Kate Reibel, Director of Marketing & Development of Explore Evansville. “This award reflects the hard work of our team and the incredible support from local partners who helped make the eclipse a memorable and well-organized event for both residents and visitors.”

The Indiana Tourism Association’s annual awards celebrate excellence in destination marketing, visitor engagement, and community collaboration. Explore Evansville’s innovative campaign not only positioned the city as a must-visit location for eclipse enthusiasts but also reinforced its reputation as a vibrant tourism destination.