For the 2020 Tourism Impact Awards Ceremony, nine organizations/community members received recognition for the impact that they’ve not only had on the travel and tourism industry as a whole, but also on Bryan College Station and its economy. Those selected to receive an award were specifically nominated by the B/CS community based on their many selfless contributions and dedications.
Awards were given to those in categories falling under Marketing, Sports and Events, and Conventions, as well as an Exceptional Service Associate Award, Outstanding Service Provider Award, Community Champions Award, Howdy Crew Member of the Year Award, and Destination Development Award. Each of the awarded organizations and individuals were nominated and selected based on their exemplary work ethic, efforts provided to the community during COVID-19, and willingness to put others before themselves. Awards presented are as follows:
- Marketing Hometown Hero Award – KAGS TV
- Sports & Events Hometown Hero Award – Mary Beth Henthorne (Texas A&M Assistant Professor with Health and Kinesiology)
- Conventions Hometown Hero Award – Kristi Hosea (Texas Crime Prevention Association)
- Exceptional Service Associate Award – Micah Turner (Phillips Event Center)
- Outstanding Service Provider Award– The RK Group (The George Hotel and Cavalry Court Hotel)
- Howdy Crew Member of the Year – David Green
- Community Champions Award – Brazos Feed it Forward Fundraiser (Wade and Mary Beckman, Kristy Petty, and Hugh Stearns), #AtHomeInBCS Campaign (Katelyn Brown, Downtown Bryan Association)
- Destination Development Award – Santa’s Wonderland
The 2020 Tourism Impact Awards were originally slated to be hosted at The Phillips Event Center on Aug. 11. For the sake of all attendees and award winner’s health and safety, the ceremony is being performed virtually. To watch the Tourism Impact Awards, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6gqc2Wor0Y.
Plans for the 2021 Tourism Impact Awards are TBD. To stay up-to-date with upcoming events and meetings in the area, visit www.experiencebcs.com.
Courtesy of Experience Bryan College Station
