DMO Certification Program

Benefits of WACVB Certification
WACVB is committed to helping its members become as strong and successful as possible.  With that in mind, WACVB offers member DMOs the opportunity to be “WACVB Certified.”  Certified members earn the opportunity to:

• Send out a news release stating that they’ve been “WACVB Certified”
• Use the “WACVB Certified” logo on their letterhead, website or publications
• Put up a “WACVB Certified” plaque in their offices

How to Apply
In order to apply for certification, member DMOs must document that they meet all of WACVB’s Organizational Standards.  Applicants will complete the Certification Application Form and provide written text and attachments that they meet the required Organizational Standards.  Applications must be clear, well organized and easy to understand.  

In order to receive certification, WACVB members must include with their application demonstrating that their DMOs meet all of WACVB’s Organizational Standards. 

Applications must be clear, well organized and easy to understand.  Completed applications will be evaluated by WACVB’s Education Team or a subcommittee thereof. 

In the attached document are WACVB’s Organizational standards and suggestions about how an applicant DMO might document that it meets this standard. 

Note:  DMOs already certified by DMAI will be certified by WACVB.  They need not submit the documentation below, and should instead substitute documentation from IACVB regarding their certification.
 
Applications and attachments will be reviewed by the WACVB Education Team to determine whether the applicant DMO meets the criteria.  DMOs determined to have met the requirements will be presented with a “WACVB Certified” plaque, sample news release and camera-ready artwork.   

DMOs determined not to have met the requirements will have their applications returned to them with a clear explanation of weak spots.  They may re-apply at any time.  The WACVB Certification Program is available to WACVB members and associate members.  It is not available to non-members.