2006 AWARD RECIPIENTS
presented at the 2007 Governor's Conference on Tourism
CREATIVE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Recognizes innovative programs, promotions or products created by a business or region in Oregon that demonstrate a new way of thinking about the visitor industry
OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Karolina Wyszynska
Ashland Springs Hotel
and
OREGON CRAFTED
Oregon Council for Business Education
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VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Recognizes the volunteer or volunteer program that gives their time freely and exemplifies how volunteerism contributes to the development of tourism and hospitality in Oregon
MARIAN and MIKE SODERBERG
Astoria Cruise Hosts Program
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COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Recognizes efforts of a group of tourism industry organizations that partner to create and promote a successful tourism program or product which is greater than its parts
HELLS CANYON SCENIC BYWAY COOPERATIVE
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TOURISM INDUSTRY AWARENESS AWARD
Recognizes a business, community or organization which has demonstrated that ?what is good for the tourism and hospitality industry is good for Oregon
THE ANCHOR PIER
Fran and Don Mathews
and
WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO
TAMASTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE
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GENE LEO MEMORIAL AWARD
The Gene Leo Award was established in 1994 to honor the late Gene Leo, an enthusiastic man who revered Oregon's natural beauty, loved her people, and enjoyed the outdoors with gusto. This award recognizes outstanding contributions and efforts for a tourism-related activity or attraction that specifically focuses on the state's natural beauty or outdoor recreation
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER
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OREGON GOVERNOR'S TOURISM AWARD
JONATHAN NICHOLAS
In honor of his vision, inspiration and leadership in guiding the success of Cycle Oregon the last 20 years.
