Nominations Open for 4th Annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards

STATE COLLEGE, PA by Geoff Rushton - The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau will once again recognize excellence in the Centre County hospitality industry at the Fourth Annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards & Gala, and community members are invited to make nominations.

This year’s awards recognize excellence in the local tourism and hospitality community in seven categories:

• Volunteer of the Year (tourism/hospitality related)

• Festival/Event of the Year

• Tourist Attraction of the Year

• Rising Star

• Excellence in Tourism/Hospitality Leadership

• Excellence in Tourism/Hospitality Service

• Excellence in Tourism/Hospitality Teamwork

“Happy Valley just experienced a record year for visitation,” Fritz Smith, President and CEO of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, said in a statement. “This milestone wouldn’t be achievable without the contributions of our dedicated hospitality employees at all levels. These individuals are front-line ambassadors for Happy Valley, ensuring that visitors have a positive, memorable time while here.”

Award winners in the seven categories will be selected by an independent panel. Nominations can be submitted online at happyvalley.com/hospitality until close of business on Sept. 19.