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Every year, the George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award is presented to a deserving individual or entity that exemplifies tourism in Northeast Ohio. George Hoy was an Adventures member for over 30 years, he was the proprietor of the Inn at Brandywine Falls, and he was a strong advocate for NE Ohio tourism. George joined the tourism industry when he retired from his “real job” and was devoted until his death in 2018. George was also a significant financial supporter of Adventures in Northeast Ohio, especially when he and Katie would shop the holiday auction! George was a tourism champion & friend to all of us, and it is in his honor we present this award.

Two incredible nominations were made this year and the committee had an incredibly difficult task of selecting one winner. This is a true testament to the commitment and involvement of ordinary people going above and beyond to elevate the tourism industry in Northeast Ohio.

This year’s George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award Committee consisted of Lori Lam, along with three previous George Hoy Excellence Award Winners: Dan Hostetler, Tiffany Gerber, and Colleen Grey.

With that, it is time to announce the 2023 George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award! This year’s winner has been the Executive Director of the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau for 24 years. Along with Adventures in NE Ohio, she is active in many state and local organizations like the Ohio Travel Association. In fact, she is a past president as well as a Sherlock recipient and one of 3 teachers for the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy. She is also a member of OAC, on the board of the YMCA Cambridge, The Dickens Victorian Village, the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival and Cambridge Main Street!

She’s always been a great supporter of Adventures and according to Dixie, she’s always willing to guide fellow tourism peers and if she does not know an answer, she will help them find it! She is truly one of a kind and it is our honor to announce Debbie Robinson as our 2023 George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award winner!

To view presentation CLICK HERE. 

Every year, the George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award is presented to a deserving individual or entity that exemplifies tourism in Northeast Ohio. George Hoy was an Adventures member for over 30 years, he was the proprietor of the Inn at Brandywine Falls, and he was a strong advocate for NE Ohio tourism. George joined the tourism industry when he retired from his “real job” and was devoted until his death

in 2018. George was also a significant financial supporter of Adventures in Northeast Ohio, especially when he and Katie would shop the holiday auction! George was a tourism champion & friend to all of us, and it is in his honor we present this award.

Two incredible nominations were made this year and the committee had an incredibly difficult task of selecting one winner. This is a true testament to the commitment and involvement of ordinary people going above and beyond to elevate the tourism industry in Northeast Ohio.

This year’s George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award consisted of Laura Felberg, along with four previous George Hoy Excellence Award Winners: Dan Hostetler, Lisa Kusner-Hovanec, Marty Starkey, and Colleen Grey.

With that, it is time to announce the 2022 George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award! This year’s winner began their career with a Fortune 500 company out of state, but soon returned home to be involved with the family business. As the Marketing Director of the company, they also became very involved in the tourism industry, including Adventures in Northeast Ohio and the Wayne County CVB Board of Directors. They enthusiastically attended nearly every Adventures meeting, while often bringing along guests and supporting the fundraisers. This person is always friendly and willing to lend their knowledge and expertise with others and participates in tourism activities throughout northeast Ohio and beyond.

It is our honor to announce Glenda Lehman Ervin as the 2022 George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award!

At the October Adventures in Northeast Ohio meeting, Vice President and Past Excellence Award winner, Colleen Grey, as well as past winners Lisa Kusner-Hovanec, Amy Rutledge, and Mary Randall presented Linda S. Macala with the 2021 George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award.  Congratulations to Linda and a big thank you for all that you have done to support our organization. 

CLICK HERE to view a list of past winners. 

Articles are now being accepted for the October Adventures in Northeast Ohio Consumer Newsletter. 

• The cost for an article is $50.  
• Word submission maximum 500-600, plus photo.  Links may be included to your site.   
• Your article will also be posted on Adventure's website blog page. 

To view a prior email click here. 

For more information feel free to contact:
Newsletter Committee Chair:  Mercedes Graham or Executive Director: Diane Rock

DEADLINE for submissions:  September 10, 2021

Please note:  The 2021 email will include our new Adventures logo. 
Images submitted must have all rights. 

It is that time again to be thinking about nominee for the Adventures in Northeast Ohio’s (AINO) George Hoy Excellence Award in Tourism.  Any member can nominate a person or group.  The George Hoy Excellence in Tourism Award winner will be announced at a AINO membership meeting.

CLICK HERE to learn more. 

This year the Adventures in Northeast Ohio's Annual Holiday Fundraiser is going virtual.   Instead of the traditional Chinese Auction, Adventures is raffling off an Adventure Box(es) filled with great prizes.  The deadline to purchase tickets is December 1, 2020 at Noon. 

For details click here. 

At the July AINEO meeting, President Lisa Kusner-Hovanec presented Cathy Coup-Durant with the 2019 Excellence Award.  Congratulations to Cathy and a big thank you for all that you do to support our organization. 

CLICK HERE to view a list of past winners.