From staff reports
Voting is open now through Friday, Aug. 18, for the 2023 Oil Region Tourism Awards, the third annual contest hosted by the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism.
“This contest is really taking off,” said Emily Altomare, communications and tourism manager for the ORA. “We have more nominations than ever before, and it’s exciting to see so many first-time nominees.”
The ORA is facilitating the contest, and nominees and winners must be within the Oil Region National Heritage Area, which includes all of Venango County plus Titusville, Oil Creek Township and Hydetown in Crawford County.
There are no cash prizes for the winners, but nominees and winners will be promoted through the ORA’s social media and other marketing efforts.
“There are so many unique features of the Oil Region, and this is a great way for residents and guests to share the ones they’re most passionate about with others,” Altomare said.
Anyone who wants to vote can follow the link www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023Oil RegionTourismAwards
The public was invited to make nominations in eight hospitality categories during June and July via the ORA’s Facebook page.
Winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 1.
Videos of the 2022 winners were posted on the ORA’s Facebook page and can be viewed at the ORA’s YouTube page at YouTube.com/@Oil_Region_Alliance.
Past nominees and winners are also listed on the ORA’s website at OilRegion.org/Tourism/Calendar/.
“It’s fun watching this contest grow,” Altomare said. “We’re hearing about old go-tos and new favorites. It really puts a spotlight on the best of the best in the Oil Region.”
For more information about the contest, email ealtomare@oilregion.org.
