Christy Sherman of the Richmond Hill Convention and Visitors Bureau has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Shooting Star Award recipient.
The honor was presented during the Southeast Tourism Society Conference in Richmond, Virginia, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes tourism professionals throughout the Southeast for contributions that support visitor experiences, community development and the tourism industry.
Southeast Tourism Society recognized Christy Sherman, executive director of the Richmond Hill Convention and Visitors Bureau, among its Shooting Star Award recipients.
“I’m honored to be recognized by a regional tourism organization and especially proud to be included among such an outstanding
group of recipients,” Sherman said. “I love having the opportunity to highlight the unique places, stories and experiences that make our community special and give people a reason to come visit.”
The organization said the award highlights professionals working behind the scenes to support tourism and promote destinations across the Southeast, according to the announcement.
Other Shooting Star recipients
In addition to Sherman, the following individuals were named Shooting Star Award recipients:
- Abby Tingle, Discover Monroe-West Monroe
- Anna-Grace Agnini, Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing
- Anya Turpin, Visit Perry
- Aubrey Caldwell, Visit Lake Charles/Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority
- Barbara Wolke, Rutherford County CVB
- Carl Sobocinski, Table 301 Hospitality
- Cynthia Boone, City of Petersburg, Virginia
- Dawn Tanner, Big Haynes Creek Nature Center
- Dudley Jackson, Discover South Carolina
- Emily Treme, Visit Lake Charles
- Fred Ferguson, American Bus Association
- Hilda Thomason, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
- Karen Trevino, North Little Rock Tourism
- Karron Alford, Louisiana Office of Tourism
- Lauren Powell, Visit Cleveland Mississippi
- Leah Poole, Liberty County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Marcus Lawson, Straight Forward Insights
- Marie Stagg, Visit Baton Rouge
- Mercedes Miller, ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Paige Hunt, Greater Starkville Development Partnership
- Robyn Bridges, Auburn-Opelika Tourism
- Shelbey Morris, North Little Rock Tourism
- Sondra Corbitt, Explore Houma
- Tanya Leader, Visit The Northshore
- Toni Chapman, Visit Lake Charles
Tourism organization cites industry impact
“Tourism is powered by people who bring new ideas, energy and perspective to our industry,” said Nan Marchand, president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society. “The Shooting Star recipients represent the talent and dedication shaping the future of tourism across the Southeast. We are proud to recognize their contributions and celebrate the impact they are already making.”
More information about the Southeast Tourism Society is available at southeasttourism.org.
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