The Providencia Award is Palm Beach County’s most important symbol of recognition for the local tourism/hospitality industry that generates an annual economic impact of over $11 billion in direct visitor spending in the local economy, welcomes 10.7 million visitors in a year, supports 95,000 jobs and helps to ensure Florida remains a tax-free state.
Discover The Palm Beaches bestows the annual Providencia Award to an individual, institution, corporation or organization that is making an extraordinary and positive impact on local tourism.
This year marks over 10 years in the award’s 34-year history that the recipient will be selected by public vote.
This Year's Finalists are:
- City of Boca Raton
- The Ben
- Visit Palm Beach
Each finalist has a brief video and description of why they deserve this prestigious award. Once you've seen each finalist's video, cast your vote for who you think has made the greatest contribution toward tourism in Palm Beach County in 2025. Only one vote is allowed per person.
Online voting will take place through April 17, 2026. The 34th Providencia Award winner will be announced at our Travel Rally Day + Providencia Award on May 7, 2026.