Cecil County Government: Tourism Partner Awards

Perryville MD

23 May, 2022

6:57 PM

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Press release from Cecil County Government: 05/23/2022 Judges Award of Excellence: Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Tourism Economic Impact Award (two winners this year): Chesapeake Inn Schaefer's Canal House Chesapeake Inn Schaefer's Canal House Outstanding Event: St Mary Anne's Garden Market St Mary Anne's Garden Market Tourism Business of the Year: Mt. Harmon Plantation Mt. Harmon Plantation "Tourism Gives Back" Award Elkton Eclipse Elkton Eclipse The tourism staff selected their "Tourism Partners of the Year": Upper Shore Regional Council Maryland Office of Tourism Upper Shore Regional Council Maryland Office of Tourism The County Executive & County Council Tourism Award went to: Town of North East Town of North East The final award of the morning was the Tourism Person of the Year. This person is an entrepreneur who understands the importance of visitor experience, creativity, and partnership. In his early years of working in the industry, he listened to visitors and took to heart a frequent wish to experience the water. That lead to the opening of his paddling business which has been a huge success. He enthusiastically hosts travel writers, helps with projects, and supports tourism efforts. He served on North East Chamber board, and now serves as a Town of North East Commissioner, but never looks for recognition or the spotlight. He quietly does what he does, dedicating time, energy, caring, and expertise simply because he believes he should." The 2022 Tourism Person of the Year recipient is: Kelly Benson (Bay Venture Outfitters and Port House Grill) Kelly Benson This press release was produced by Cecil County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.