Wicomico County recognized its strongest tourism supporters during a reception and awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 20 at the Wicomico County Visitor’s Center. Held annually since 2000, the reception recognizes community members and businesses who have dedicated themselves to supporting tourism initiatives in Wicomico County.
Over the past year, Wicomico County’s tourism division has hosted 36 events, eight of which were of a national caliber. These events attracted 282,000 attendees and generated 29,000 hotel room nights. The estimated economic impact of these events is $20.2 million.
Tourism awards were presented to the Business, Restaurant, Hotelier and Hospitality Person of the Year. The Betty K. Gardner Tourism Person of the Year was also revealed. This award, named in honor of the late Betty K. Gardner, honors an individual who has proven instrumental in the promotion of tourism in Wicomico County.
2014 Tourism Award Recipients
Business of the Year:
The Delmarva Shorebirds
Restaurant of the Year:
Buffalo Wild Wings
Hotelier of the Year:
Tom Farina & Jenifer Prokofiew, Hampton Inn Salisbury
Hospitality Person of the Year:
Lesley Staffeldt, Salisbury University
Tourism Person of the Year (Betty K. Gardner Award):
Eryn Casaleno, The Greene Turtle
