The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau recently held its inaugural Hospitality Celebration at The Cloister on Sea Island, and it was a resounding success! Awards were presented to individuals and businesses who go above and beyond in their contributions in the hospitality industry by Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau president Scott McQuade, Glynn County Commission Chairman Bill Brunson, and Brunswick Mayor Cornell Harvey. (Not pictured, winners of the Creative Expression Award: Jekyll Island Authority, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Albert Fendig.)
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Marcie Hunter, Scott McQuade
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Malachi Morris, Felicia Harris, Allen Booker
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Swati Berman, Chantel Durden, Patty Henning, Amy Wisenbaker
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Stacia Hendricks , Sherri Jones
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Scott Steilen, Tomee Sellers, Dave Snyder
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Best Impression Award winner Bruce Dunham of The Cloister
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Rising Star Award winner Nate Ramey of Little St. Simons Island
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Behind the Scenes Award winner – Connie Towns of The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
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Community Spirit Award winners Halyards Restaurant Group and Southern Soul Barbeque
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Partner of the Year winner Davis Love Foundation and The RSM Classic
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Shared Vision award winners
Shared Vision Award winners Amy Roberts, the St. Simons Island African American Heritage Coalition, Ben Slade, former executive director of the St. Simons Land Trust, Patty Deveau, director of Friends of Harrington School, and Glynn County Government for the preservation of Harrington School