The Chickasaw Nation was the recipient of two Red Bud Awards at the annual Governors Conference on Tourism, conducted in Norman, Okla., Oct. 17-21.
The Chickasaw Nation was awarded first place in the Best Brochure or Publication: Single Sheet category for the DestiNATIONs Brochure and second place in the Best Partnership category for the Chickasaw DestiNATIONs DVD.
"There is no better way to showcase the diversity of travel opportunities in Oklahoma than by honoring the best each year and bestowing them with these prestigious awards," said Hardy Watkins, executive director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Department of Tourism and the Oklahoma Travel Industry, the Red Bud Awards are the state tourism industries' highest recognition to various organizations based on applications submitted in 16 tourism categories.
More than 110 entries were submitted for consideration in the contest.
Entries are evaluated by out-of-state judges based on criteria including customer service, marketing effectiveness, media relations, variety of audiences reached, value, and overall creativity.
Several special Oklahoma Ambassador Awards were also given out during the ceremony and recognized individuals who have made a positive impact on Oklahoma's image or tourism industry in the last year. For more information about Oklahoma's travel and tourism industry, visit www.TravelOK.com or www.OTIA.info.
