Signature Programs
Visit Jackson utilizes its services and staff to incorporate several signature programs to aid in strengthening the Jackson product, to recognize its accomplishments and provide resources to accomplish its goals.
HOMETOWN HERO AWARDS
Visit Jackson celebrates the best of the best in the Tourism Industry each year in the month of February. The awards program was created by Visit Jackson to recognize and show appreciation for the hard work of the industry’s top professionals who have helped contribute to the success of the tourism industry in Jackson. See the 2022 winners' announcement here.
Tourism Visionary Award – the highest industry achievement award recognizes industry partners who navigate new standards of involvement and cooperation to develop Jackson’s tourism future.
Hometown Heroes – Travel and Tourism Industry Employees in an industry-related business, which greatly contributed to the travel and tourism industry by serving above and beyond their usual job duties.
SUMITT (Superlative Merit in Travel and Tourism) Award – recognize Jackson’s top tourism entities for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of travel and tourism in Jackson.
MISS JACKSON HOSPITALITY
Miss Jackson Hospitality 2026 Jaleah Gray
Jaleah Gray is a Terry High School senior with a 3.8 grade point average and is a part of the National Honor Society, a member of the National Society of High School Scholars Honor Student, and advanced academic student and high school honor student. She desires to become a successful professional athletic trainer because helping people is her passion.
Little Miss Jackson Hospitality 2026 Jessi Lynn Turner
Jessi Lynn is a student at Wilkins Elementary and enjoys dancing, riding her bike, taking care of her little brother, spending time with family and watching YouTube.
601JXN Day
WHAT IS 601JXN DAY?
601JXN Day is the collective celebration of our capital city, your city, MY CITY, JXN, MS. North. South. East and West.
HOW DO WE CELEBRATE 601JXN DAY?
By combining a day of new events with existing events, promoting specials, and connecting the people who live, work, and play in the City With Soul.
Where would you like to see us pop up for #601JXNDay in 2025?