Celebrate Tourism's Best Throughout the Region
Our incredible hospitality community makes the Richmond Region an award-winning destination. Join us at our Awards & Annual Meeting presented by TowneBank to hear amazing stories of success about some of the people who are making an impact and going above and beyond expectations to support tourism in our region. Honorees will include recipients of the Jack Berry Tourism Impact Award and the Chairman’s Award for their lasting legacies in our tourism industry and the Richmond Region community at large.
When:
Wednesday, May 7
8:00 AM: Registration sponsored by Mosaic Interpreting Services, Breakfast and Networking
8:30 AM: Program Begins
9:45 AM: Program Concludes
*Registration and breakfast buffet will begin at 8:00 AM. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
Where:
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Registration Information
Single Registration
$100 includes breakfast
Registration closes Wednesday, April 30
Partner Table Sponsor
$1,000 partner table sponsorship (set for 8) includes breakfast
*As a table sponsor, you receive your organization name on event and table signage, event website and program.
Registration closes Wednesday, April 30
Jack Berry Tourism Impact Award presented by Colonial Downs® & Rosie’s Gaming Emporium®
The Tourism Impact Award is the highest honor given each year. This year’s award will be presented to Jon Lugbill, Executive Director, Sports Backers. During Jon’s tenure, Sports Backers’ events and programs have garnered numerous local, regional, and national awards.
Chairman's Award
The Chairman's Award is given to a person or organization who has been a significant asset and made the greatest contribution during the previous year. This year’s Chairman's Award goes to VisitABLE, an organization that plays a vital role in making the Richmond Region a more welcoming and inclusive destination for all. Accepting the Award is owner, Joe Jamison.
Additional honorees will be announced at the event
- Attraction of the Year Award
- Customer Service Award
- Event of the Year Award presented by Kings Dominion & Soak City
- Hotel of the Year Award
- MVP Sports Award
- Partner of the Year Award
- Restaurant of the Year Award
- Tourism Leadership Award
Thank You to our Sponsors
Premier Sponsor: Colonial Downs® & Rosie’s Gaming Emporium®
Media: Richmond Times-Dispatch / Virginia Video Network
Host: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Registration: Mosaic Interpreting Services
Awards: Hamilton Glass
For award and event sponsorship information, contact Danielle Fitz-Hugh
at dfitzhugh@visitrichmondva.com.
Location, Parking and Directions:
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Ballroom B&C; Second Floor
The GRCC parking deck is located at the corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets and is conveniently connected to the GRCC via the 3rd level of the deck.
For GPS directions to the GRCC parking deck, use the following address:
351 N. Third St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Building Access:
3rd & Marshall GRCC parking deck entrance (GRCC 2nd Floor). There are elevators in the parking deck as well as staircases. The event is on the 2nd floor of the GRCC in Ballroom B&C.
About the venue:
Here is a list of visitor amenities at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
This event is produced by the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation. The mission is to advance the impact and benefit of tourism on the Richmond Region by supporting and investing in local education, diversity and inclusion, and sports tourism programs. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
