Ohio Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
37 West Broad Street, Suite 480
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-241-2226
1-888-505-9552
Don Patterson Award of Excellence
Eligibility is open to individuals who…
- Show strong leadership in the advancement of the OACVB
- Show leadership within the Ohio Travel Industry
- Have been an educator to OACVB members, especially to those new to OACVB -available and approachable
- Have put forth extra effort (beyond duties as an OACVB member or officer) toward the betterment and growth of OACVB
- Have promoted OACVB and tourism in Ohio to the betterment of both
- Worked on special OACVB programs, events and promotions assisting with the growth of OACVB and the travel industry
- As an OACVB member, must have been an active member for a minimum of 3 years, for others, must have worked on a special OACVB promotion, project, ad-hoc committee or advance OACVB in some special manner
- Who can be nominated? CVB directors, former CVB directors, CVB staff persons, legislators, state officials, OACVB employee, or others who have put forth a special effort to assist and promote OACVB
Nominating Procedure
Any OACVB member can nominate one individual by faxing a nomination form and supporting material to the OACVB office in care of the Don Patterson Award Committee
- Nominating form must be completed and signed and can include up to two type-written 8 ½ x 11 attachments addressing eligibility of nominee
- Up to three 8 ½ x 11 sheets of other supporting material can also be submitted
- Nomination should include a second letter of support by another OACVB member.
Previous Winners
1996 Dale Finley Greater Cleveland CVB
1997 June Creager Clermont County CVB
1998 Dennis Saunier Canton/Stark County CVB
1999 Susan Hamo Akron/Summit CVB
2000 Pat Crow Knox County CVB
2005 Joan Van Offeren Sandusky/Erie County CVB