2019 will see the launch of the Discover America Canadian Media Awards, an announcement made by Sana Keller Monday afternoon at the annual Discover America Day in Toronto.

"The media have done such a great job promoting our destinations over the years and this is a way to recognize them," said Keller, President, :Pulse Communication and Travel Marketing.

Categories will include Consumer writing, Trade, Photography and online coverage of an USA destination throughout the year. Entries will be recieved between November 1, 2018 and July 30th, 2019.

Online submission via Discover America website and each category will feature a winner and two honourable mentions and include a monetary reward. More information will be announced in the coming days.