On April 17, 2026, the award ceremony of the joint educational competition “Discover What Is Yours,” organized by Georgian National University SEU and the tourism company Discover Georgia, was held. The initiative brought together young people from across the country and once again highlighted their strong interest in Georgia’s cultural heritage and tourism potential.

Up to 200 students from various regions of Georgia participated in the competition, representing more than 90 public and private schools. The project covered almost all regions of the country—both urban and rural areas—further emphasizing its scale and significance.

As part of the competition, participants created one-day tour concepts in various destinations, including cultural, historical, adventure, eco, and educational tourism. Each project was evaluated by a jury based on 12 pre-defined criteria, resulting in the selection of 14 winners.

The winning students were awarded prizes, while all participants and schools received certificates and gifts. In the “SEU Discovery” nomination, the winner was Anna Gogokhia (Rustavi Public School No. 3), who received a cash prize. Discover Georgia selected its special winner, Lizi Keshelava (Kokhnari Public School), who was awarded a voucher for a tourism training center.

Competition winners (by region and school):

• 1. Nana Tsetskhladze – Adjara, Kobuleti, Kvemo Sameba Public School – “Best Outstanding Tour”
• 2. Nino Khubejashvili – Tbilisi, Public School No. 90 – “Best Adventure Tour”
• 3. Mariam Akhvlediani – Shida Kartli, Kaspi Municipality, Kvemo Chala Village Public School – “Best Tourist Route”
• 4. Ana Kachashvili – Kakheti, Dedoplistskaro, Public School No. 1 – “Most Original Tour”
• 5. Sandro Gelashvili – Kakheti, Dedoplistskaro, Public School No. 1 – “Best Eco Tour Route”
• 6. Lizi Keshelava – Guria, Chokhatauri, Kokhnari Village Public School – “Most In-Depth Tour”
• 7. Keti Lukashi – Kakheti, Telavi, Tsinandali Village Public School – “Best Wine Tour”
• 8. Mariam Gorgiashvili – Racha-Lechkhumi, Ambrolauri, Public School No. 1 – “Best Intangible Heritage Tour”
• 9. Nikoloz Pirtskheliani – Kvemo Kartli, Tsalka, Bareti Village Public School – “Best Executed Tour”
• 10. Tamar Karkadze – Imereti, Baghdati, Rokiti Village Public School – “Best Planned Tour”
• 11. Anna Javakhishvili – Tbilisi, Public School No. 180 – “Most Impressive Tour”
• 12. Nino Ghudushauri – Kvemo Kartli, Rustavi, Public School No. 16 – “Best Cycling Tour”
• 13. Mariam Rekhviashvili – Kvemo Kartli, Bolnisi, Public School No. 5 – “Best Presented Tour”
• 14. Anna Gogokhia – Kvemo Kartli, Rustavi, Public School No. 3 – “SEU Discovery”

The event partners included the Georgian National Tourism Administration, the Agency of Protected Areas, the Georgian Tourism Association, and Imedi L Insurance Company.

Various municipalities were also actively involved in the project, including Tbilisi City Hall, as well as the municipalities of Chokhatauri, Tsalka, and Telavi, which awarded winners from their respective regions.

It is noteworthy that SEU and Discover Georgia actively collaborate within the framework of their partnership on educational initiatives. Projects like this encourage youth engagement, support their professional development, and help them better understand the tourism potential of the country.

Upload date: 2026-04-17