On April 15, 2015 in Madrid, Spain, was held “Tourism for Tomorrow” award ceremony of the World Travel and Tourism Council. Awards are presented in five categories: Community Award; Destination Award; Environment Award; Innovation Award; People Award.
The ceremony was attended by the representatives of Sozopol Foundation – Ms. Nevena Arnautska – member of the Board and Ms. Lyubov Draganova – Expert international projects and programs.
Ms. Lyubov Draganova and Ms. Nevena Arnautska – representatives of Sozopol Foundation In category „Destination Award” three destinations were nominated: Ljubljana, (Slovenia); Sozopol, (Bulgaria); Northeast and Yilan Coast, (Taiwan).
For the winner was determined the capital of Slovenia – Ljubljana. The project of Sozopol Foundation „Architectural and Historic Complex with a museum collection Southern Fortress Wall and Tower – history, culture, heritage”, Sozopol, Bulgaria and Northeast and Yilan Coast, Taiwan were runners-up in this category.
Awards in this category were bestowed by Destination Award Sponsor – Company “Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority” – Valerie Segarra and by the Awards Lead Judge – Graham Miller.
Ms. Valerie Segarra – Destination Award Sponsor 
Mr. Graham Miller – Awards Lead Judge andMs. Lyubov Draganova – representative of Sozopol Foundation
During presentation of the three nominated projects Mr. Graham Miller – Awards Lead Judge said the following:
„In Bulgaria, the people of Sozopol have shown the bringing together local government and partners can have a great impact on regenerating and establish coastal destination. Restoration works using authentic methods, local labor and the revival of 2500 years old traditions have all created a new sense of place in this rapidly changing coastal destination”.
The jury and the participants from over 60 different countries expressed their sincere admiration for the achievements of Sozopol Foundation and local authority in the town of Sozopol for the turning of the Bulgarian Black Sea town into international destination that ensures sustainable tourism and employment for the local population. The project „Architectural and Historic Complex with a museum collection Southern Fortress Wall and Tower – history, culture, heritage” was unanimously assessed as extremely successful and as an example of facilitation the access of people with disabilities to the cultural values of the town. After presentation of the project and bestowal of the honorary diploma, many participants expressed their desire to visit Bulgaria and the town of Sozopol.
A common photo of all participants after the official Award Ceremony„Tourism for Tomorrow”2015