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Visitor Industry Celebration

Please join us for Travel Lane County's annual celebration honoring the tourism achievements across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Each year, local leaders from our lodging, dining, retail, activities and event sectors come together to recognize our common connections in the visitor industry. 

Tuesday, June 11
Social Hour 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Award Presentation 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Valley River Inn
1000 Valley River Way, Eugene

RSVP by Monday, June 3
$55 per person

Table Sponsor: $500 for 8 people - includes recognition in program, bottle of wine, and reserved table. 

  2013 Visitor Industry Celebration Sponsors
Meg Trendler Visitor Industry Celebration  

Awards  - Recogniton will be given in seven important categories.    

Sponsors - Thank you to those that make this celebration possible.

Dinner Menu  - Three courses presented by Valley River Inn. 

  
Eugene, Cascades & Coast Award Presentations
Visitor Industry Presentation Podium   Appreciation Award - presented to an individual or business who has made a significant contribution to Travel Lane County and/or the community by giving freely of their time and talents.

Convention Leadership Award - Sponsored by Lane County Lodging Association - presented to a local resident(s) or business that is directly responsible for the confirmation of a meeting or event, which brings in a significant number of overnight visitors to Lane County. 

Sports Leadership Award - Sponsored by Lane County Lodging Association - presented to a local resident(s) or business that is directly responsible for the confirmation of a meeting or event, which brings in a significant number of overnight visitors to Lane County.  

Hospitality Award - Sponsored by Curtis Restaurant Equipment - presented to front-line staff or teams who provide exceptional customer service, enriching visitors' experience in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, extending their stays and encouraging return visits. 

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Enrichment Award- presented to a group, business or individual that has significantly enriched the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region's tourism industry or visitor experience through programs(s), visitor product(s), or community development.

Partnership Award - presented to a group, business or individual that has worked in partnership with other businesses and / or Travel Lane County to market Eugene, Cascades & Coast as a visitor destination.

  2012 Visitor Industry Celebration 
Track Town USA Destination Award   Destination Award - presented to a business or individual who, through their efforts, have excelled in promoting the community and the Eugene, Cascades & Coast as a visitor destination. 

Destination Award Criteria: 1) Unique - their very presence creates a reason the visitor visits our community. 2) Efforts and promotions have increased outside awareness and made our area more visible. 3) Growth and success benefits and enhances the image of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. 

 
Thank You to our Sponsors
Title Sponsors
 
Home Federal Bank innsightmanagementlogo186 
Hospitality Award Sponsor   Convention and Sports Leadership Awards sponsored by
 Curtis Restaurant Equipment  Lane County Lodging Association
 
  
Special Thanks
Videos produced by
Awards created by
Photography by
Attic Media logo  Mike Leckie Sculpture  Wendy Gregory Photography
Venue host
 Invitation printed by
Performance by
 Valley River Inn Logo  Green Solutions Ballet Fantastique
  
  
Dinner Menu

Social Hour 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cash Bar

Dinner Served at 6:30 p.m.
Entree selection is requested at time of reservation.  

Salad
Local Lettuces
Rogue Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Grape Tomatoes

Warm Assorted Breads with Butter

Entree
choice of
 
Broiled NY Steak (Oregon Natural Meats)
Mushroom Ragout
Horseradish Mashed New Potatoes
Roasted Baby Carrots

or

Grilled Oregon Salmon
Fennel Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce
Roasted Baby Carrots

or 

Orzo Pasta
with Willamette Gouda Cheese and Spinach
Chef's Selection of Local Vegetable Stack
Roasted Baby Carrots
 
Dessert 
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Fresh Raspberries
 
Starbucks Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tazo Tea