State Seeks Nominees for Take Pride in Idaho Awards

2/26/2010
Each year, Idahoans throughout the state are recognized for their efforts to promote, preserve or restore Idaho’s tourism and recreation resources through the “Take Pride in Idaho Awards”. Presented each year at the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT), taking place this year May 4-6 at the Doubletree Hotel, Boise Riverside, the awards are a highlight of the event.

Nominees for the 2010 Take Pride in Idaho Awards are currently being sought for the following categories:

Outstanding Individual Achievement in Recreation and Tourism – award presented for efforts to develop, manage, preserve, promote and protect Idaho’s tourism and recreation resources.
 
Outstanding Tourism Community Award – recognizes a community devoted to the sustainability, growth and development of travel and tourism.

Governor’s Outstanding Tourism Event – highlights an event that brings national exposure to Idaho.

Outstanding Historic Preservation Award – presented in recognition of the project that best represents historic preservation. Nominations may be for individual or group efforts in preservation, renovation, or restoration of historic structures or sites.

Outstanding Cultural Tourism Award – presented in recognition of the project or event that best showcases Idaho’s cultural tourism offerings.

Outstanding Visitor Center Award – rewards the Idaho Visitor Center that has distinguished itself by its outstanding service to travelers.

Idaho Media Award – recognizes the works of an Idaho newspaper, magazine, radio, television station or freelance writer to promote Idaho’s tourism and recreation opportunities.

The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism is an annual event sponsored by a consortium of state and federal agencies to provide an industry forum for public, private, and non-profit travel professionals throughout the state.

Nominations for the Take Pride in Idaho Awards will be accepted until April 9. For more information, contact ReNea Nelson at 208-334-2470, or click here to download a nomination form.

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