Visit Edmond Honored for Volunteer and Tourism Efforts

Visit Edmond, a City of Edmond department responsible for promoting Edmond as a tourism destination, was honored with special awards this week.

The University of Central Oklahoma Endeavor Games inducted Visit Edmond into the Robbie Robertson Hall of Fame for 24 years of service and support. The Endeavor Gamesconcluded on June 11 with more than 250 athletes with physical disabilities from around the world competing in various sporting events on campus and throughout the Edmond community. It is the nation's largest multi-sport, multi-disability event and contributes $1.6 million annually in economic impact for Edmond as athletes and supporters shop and dine in Edmond during their stay.

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association honored Visit Edmond with three awards on June 13. The annual RedBud Awards Gala recognizes Oklahoma tourism attractions and destination marketing organizations for their outstanding efforts to serve and promote Oklahoma's tourism industry. Visit Edmond received a RedBud Award for Best Publication for the2022 Visitor Guide, an award of merit forCycle 66 website and an award of merit forEdmond History Museum's temporary exhibit featuring Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road which ran from May to December of 2022. Visit Edmond promotes events like Cycle 66 that attracts cyclists and their supporters to ride along historic Route 66 and attractions like the Edmond History Museum that entertains visitors year-round with creative events and exhibits. Stacie Peterson, Edmond City Council Member and Tourism Advisory Board Member, attended the RedBud Award ceremony and said, "It was exciting to accompany Visit Edmond on stage three times and celebrate their tireless work making Edmond a fun place to visit."

Edmond AMBUCS awarded Terry Lanham, Visit Edmond's Group Sales Manager, with a Lifetime Achievement Award on June 9. AMBUCS is a national charitable service organization dedicated to inspiring mobility and independence. Terry has volunteered for the Edmond Chapter for more than 20 years through fundraising, leadership and monthly education efforts working tirelessly with selfless civic involvement.

These volunteer and tourism awards demonstrate Visit Edmond's compassion for the community and dedication to showcasing Edmond to visitors.

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#1 Endeavor Games Hall of Fame Award

Pictured left to right: Visit Edmond Staff Miranda Petre, Terry Lanham, Jennifer Seaton, Jodi Fetrow

#2 RedBud Award Winners

Pictured left to right: Stacie and Doug Peterson (Edmond City Council) Derek Lee and Allison Snider (Edmond History Museum), Jennifer Seaton, Jodi Fetrow, Miranda Petre, Terry Lanham (Visit Edmond) Amy Stephens (Edmond History Museum) and Marian Free (Cycle 66)