[OR_Archaeology] OR Tourism Award Nominations Now Open

[Susan White]

Oregon's Tourism & Hospitality Industry Achievement Award Nominations Now Open 

2009 was a year of extraordinary accomplishment by many in Oregon's tourism and hospitality industry, and on April 11 the best of the best will be saluted by their peers at the <http://www.oregontourismconference.com/>
2010 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism in Bend. 

You know deserving candidates for these honors - you work with them throughout the year!  So tell us about those special individuals, businesses, organizations, communities and tourism regions, and send in your best nominees!  

What programs, promotions, products, events, attractions, and contributions in 2009 really stood out?  Made a difference?  Brought you more visitors?  Made a big economic impact in your area?

Seven awards are available; to view the purpose and eligibility standards for all seven, 
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/index.php/2010-conference/industry-awards>
click here.

Each award's official nomination form can be viewed by clicking on the award's link below:

<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/GeneLeoMemorialAward.pdf>
Gene Leo Memorial Award
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/OregonHeritageTourismAward.pdf>
Oregon Heritage Tourism Award
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/InternationalMarketingDevelopmentAward.pdf>
International Marketing Development Award - new this year!
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/OregonSustainableTourismLeadershipAward.pdf>
Oregon Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award 
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/OTHExceptionalPartnershipAward.pdf>
Oregon Tourism & Hospitality Exceptional Partnership Award
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/OTHTourismDevelopmentAward.pdf>
Oregon Tourism & Hospitality Tourism Development Award
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/uploads/OutstandingOregonTourismVolunteerAward.pdf>
Outstanding Oregon Tourism Volunteer Award

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: MARCH 26, 2010 Nominations must be received by Travel Oregon no later than 5 p.m. on that date. 

All 2009 Oregon Tourism & Hospitality Industry Achievement Award recipients will receive their awards during the "Celebrate our Stars!" ceremony on Sunday evening, April 11, 2010 at The Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center in Bend, one of the kick-off events of the 26th annual Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism. 

Nominate your own - or your region's - best achievements, then join us April 11 to celebrate the recipients!

Direct any questions about the nomination process to: 
[mailto:Patti at TravelOregon.com] 
Patti at TravelOregon.com   

Thank you to our Tourism & Hospitality Industry Achievement Awards Ceremony sponsor, 
<http://www.nationalgeographic.com/>
National Geographic, for its generous support of the 2010 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism. Please check out all the wonderful conference 
<http://www.oregontourismconference.com/index.php/2010-conference/exhibitor-sponsor-opportunities>
sponsors and exhibitors who make it possible to bring this conference to the tourism and hospitality industry members of Oregon!

The 2010 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism is being held in Bend at the Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center, April 11-13. <http://www.oregontourismconference.com/index.php/2010-conference/registration>
Register online by midnight March 22 to take advantage of early-bird registration rates. For more details about other conference speakers and to see the full conference agenda, visit our website: www.OregonTourismConference.com 

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