With the support of Economic Vitality Division Director, Stacey Button, and under the direction of Heidi Hansen, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, our dedicated staff has brought Flagstaff into the limelight through the following Awards and Recognition Received:

Arizona Governor’s Tourism Awards – Innovative Promotions for Flagstaff Reimaging
Arizona Interactive Marketing Association – Best Display Ad
MARCOM Awards – Platinum Winner for Branding Refresh
MARCOM Awards – Gold Winner for Advertising Campaign
Communicator Awards – Gold Award for Outdoor Advertising  - for light rail and king kong bus wraps
Communicator Awards – Silver Award for Destination Website
Communicator Awards – Silver Award for Integrated Branding Campaign

Thanks goes not only to Heidi, but the entire CVB team members who were responsible for bringing this effort together:  Our creative and sales team of Heather Ainardi, Jennifer Schaber, Joanne Hudson, Michael Russell and Joyce Lingenfelter, along with Visitors Center staff Jessica Lawrence and Craig Rose, Andy Boyd, Carolyn Pinnick, Anna Goodman, Marsha Almarez, and Marie Green
with the assistance of support staff member Carrie Nelson.  Their extraordinary work on our City's branding campaign really hit it out of the park, and tonight I ask you to join me in applauding their creative talents that help bring visitors as an economic driver to our City.

CONNECTION TO COUNCIL GOALS AND/OR REGIONAL PLAN:

COUNCIL GOALS:
5. Retain, expand, and diversify economic base

REGIONAL PLAN:
Policy ED.6. 1 Support and promote the diversification and specialization of the tourism sector.