Shining Example Awards
The STS Shining Example Awards, an industry fixture since 1985, recognizes outstanding contributions to travel and tourism in the Southeast United States. This includes, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia"
Shining Example Award Ceremony
(held in conjunction with Connections)
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center
Auburn, Alabama
Shining Example Submissions
Shining Example Winners from 2023
Recognized at STS Connections in Jackson, MS
September 27, 2023
Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year
13th Gate Haunted House
Event or Festival of the Year
Holly Jolly Jekyll
Best Marketing Award Budget of $100,000-$499,999
Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism
Partnership Award
Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail
Tourism Office of Year Over 1 Million
North Little Rock Tourism
Beacon Award
Stacy Simon, Visit Baton Rouge
Best Marketing Award Budget of $500,000 or more
Visit Myrtle Beach
Best Digital Marketing Award
Martin Co. Office of Tourism & Marketing
Dorothy Hardman Spirit of STS Award
Chris Hardman,
Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association
Governmental Tourism Leadership Award
Rep. Denise Marcelle (LA)
Rising Star Award
Heather Kouns, North Little Rock Tourism
Best Niche Marketing Award
Visit Lake Charles
Chairman's Award
Berkeley Young,
Young Strategies, Inc.