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Edmond Life and Leisure - June 20, 2024
City of Edmond wins three tourism awards
Visit Edmond and three local tourism partners won awards at the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association’s annual RedBud Awards, sponsored by Edmond Electric on June 11.
The state-wide RedBud Awards Ceremony recognizes Oklahoma tourism attractions and destination marketing organizations for their outstanding efforts to serve and promote Oklahoma’s tourism industry. Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department and James Leewright, CEO of Oklahoma Travel Industry Association emceed the event at the Edmond Conference Center and gave 37 awards in 17 categories.
Edmond Farmer’s Market won a RedBud award for Outstanding Agritourism Attraction. This award recognizes an attraction that features entertainment and a strong marketing and public relations effort that contributes to the overall tourism industry.
Edmond Arts Festival won a Merit Award to Outstanding Event. This award recognizes a festival that presents a creative and unique activity and utilizes effective marketing and public relations to attract tourists.
KickingBird Golf won a Merit Award for Outstanding Attraction. This award recognizes an attraction that has made marked improvements in the facility, has a strong educational value and features marketing and public relations that contributes to the overall tourism industry.
Edmond supporters from the Tourism Advisory Board, Edmond Conference Center, Downtown Edmond Business Association, City of Edmond, Edmond Parks and Recreation and Mayor Darrell Davis accepted the awards. Jennifer Thornton, Edmond Tourism Director was also elected as President of the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association and said, “The RedBud Awards highlight the best in Oklahoma Tourism and we are so proud of our community!”
