Ozark Gateway Annual Banquet to be Held in Mammoth Spring March 31 –
Ozark Gateway Annual Banquet to be Held in Mammoth Spring March 31
It’s time once again for the Ozark Gateway Tourist Council Annual Leo Rainey Tourism Appreciation Banquet. It will be held at the George D. Hay Music Hall in Mammoth Spring on March 31 at 6 pm.
The regional banquet was named in honor of the late Leo Rainey for his long time support and contributions to tourism and its development in our region and state, said Cathy Drew, the region’s executive director.
The keynote speaker will be Kane Webb, the new Executive Director of Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. Mr. Webb recently replaced long time retired executive director Richard Davies and will update the region on the accomplishments of Arkansas tourism and his goals for the future as he starts his tenure.
Other awards to be given out that night will be the Wilson Powell Media Award in honor of the late Mr. Powell’s journalism work in the promotion of tourism over many years. The award is given to an individual or entity for its work in the advancement of tourism in our area. The association’s highest honor, the Tom Biggs Award, is given annually to an outstanding contributor to our area’s tourism contribution in the past year. The late Mr. Biggs was a pioneer in Ozark Gateway’s history through his work in obtaining memberships in the association setting a firm foundation in its continuing work of tourism promotion.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. Tickets are $25.00 each and can be reserved by calling 870-793-9316, toll free at 1-800-264-0316, emailing gateway@ozarkgateway.com or visiting the www.ozarkgateway.com website.
