Awards: September 2008 Archives
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) was recently presented the “Shining Example” Award for Regional Organization of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The Shining Example Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of tourism in the Southeastern states. The 2008 Shining Example Awards program was part of the 25th annual fall meeting of STS held at the Peabody Little Rock Hotel in Little Rock, Ark.
Tourism expenditures in 2007 for the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama increased 13% over 2006 with nine of the 16 counties of the North Alabama region producing double digit growth. AMLA developed and launched Alabama’s only wine trail, “A Taste of Elegance” earlier this year, and has been instrumental in attracting sporting events and sports-related tournaments to North Alabama.
“It is a humbling experience to be honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as the regional tourism organization of the year,” said Dana Lee Jennings, president and CEO of AMLA. For twenty-five years, STS has been the south’s leading tourism organization. For AMLA to win the Shining Example Award, credit must be given to the hard work put forth by the members of AMLA including a special thank you to Chairman of the Board Tami Reist, the Executive Committee, and Board of Directors for their leadership, support and guidance.” www.alabamamountainlakes.org
Tourism expenditures in 2007 for the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama increased 13% over 2006 with nine of the 16 counties of the North Alabama region producing double digit growth. AMLA developed and launched Alabama’s only wine trail, “A Taste of Elegance” earlier this year, and has been instrumental in attracting sporting events and sports-related tournaments to North Alabama.
“It is a humbling experience to be honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as the regional tourism organization of the year,” said Dana Lee Jennings, president and CEO of AMLA. For twenty-five years, STS has been the south’s leading tourism organization. For AMLA to win the Shining Example Award, credit must be given to the hard work put forth by the members of AMLA including a special thank you to Chairman of the Board Tami Reist, the Executive Committee, and Board of Directors for their leadership, support and guidance.” www.alabamamountainlakes.org
TPL and the National Association of Counties (NACo) are now accepting applications for the fifth annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards. The awards recognize leadership, innovation, and excellence by forward-thinking county leaders in local land conservation.
Successful programs will be judged on the basis of:
Access the Application Form for more information and to apply electronically. The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2008 by 5 PM EST.
Award winners will be recognized at NACo's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. in March 2009.
More information about awards categories and criteria.
Read more about the 2008 County Leadership in Conservation Award winners
Successful programs will be judged on the basis of:
The Awards help NACo and TPL recognize innovative counties making great strides in local land conservation and help generate publicity for these groundbreaking efforts. Bringing recognition to the county's program, and providing "best practice" examples for county and other local officials to design landmark conservation programs across the country are the main goals of the Awards.
- Innovation
- Financing Mechanisms
- Visioning and Planning
- Diversity and Strength of Partnerships
- Acquisition and/or Implementation Excellence
- Generating Public Awareness and Support
- Program Management
Access the Application Form for more information and to apply electronically. The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2008 by 5 PM EST.
Award winners will be recognized at NACo's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. in March 2009.
More information about awards categories and criteria.
Read more about the 2008 County Leadership in Conservation Award winners
