“Oklahoma City’s momentum is the result of strong partnerships and hospitality leaders like the honorees we’re celebrating,” said Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “These Hometown Heroes represent the very best of Oklahoma City and we appreciate the many ways they have contributed to making our region a thriving tourism destination.”
The Hometown Hero awards were presented to 11 individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on Oklahoma City’s tourism industry. This year’s honorees include:
Asian Night Market Festival
Captain Audrea George
Cynthia Reid
David Reeves
Debi Neumann
Festival of the Arts
Jordan Racine
Clara Luper Sit-In Plaza
Nicole Burleson
Oklahoma Fancy Dancers
Tina Gilliland
Visit OKC’s Hometown Heroes Awards are held during National Travel and Tourism Week, which celebrates how travel fuels local economies and enhances quality of life across the United States.
About the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is the vision-setting organization of the region and drives economic growth and vitality by uniting business leaders to foster collaboration, belonging and regional prosperity. As the voice of the OKC business community for more than 100 years, the Chamber supports its members and the region through a varied body of work, including economic development, education, government relations and promoting OKC as a first-class visitor destination. The Chamber’s family of brands includes Visit Oklahoma City, Greater Oklahoma City Partnership, OKC Sports, Team OKC, Life Science Oklahoma and OKC Film & Creative Industries.
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