21ST ANNUAL ZENITH AWARDS
MAY 8, 2024 | JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER | 11:30 AM
We are excited to host our annual event recognizing our hospitality partners. This event is traditionally held during National Travel & Tourism Week, which highlights the significant impact that travel and tourism hold for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. The Zenith Awards celebrate our wonderful partners throughout Summit County, as they are the drivers of our hospitality ecosystem.
VOTING HAS CLOSED!
STAY TUNED UNTIL AFTER THE ZENITH AWARDS TO SEE THE WINNERS OF EACH CATEGORY!
20TH ANNUAL ZENITH AWARD WINNERS:
- DOUG PIEKARZ - AKRON ZOO
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
- JEFF LYNCH - RDA HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
SUSAN L. HAMO HOSPITALITY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
- HEATHER MORROW
HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
- KRISTEN SCAGLIONE & ANGELA PAYERLE - AKRON ZOO, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOKEEPERS
FRIEND OF HOSPITALITY AWARD
- AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT
HOSPITALITY SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD
- AKRON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, AKRON ZOO, ROBERT O. & ANNAMAE ORR FAMILY FOUNDATION
HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD
- SOAP BOX DERBY
SPIRIT OF HOSPITALITY AWARD
- KAYLEE PIPER - DOWNTOWN CUYAHOGA FALLS PARTNERSHIP
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
- “YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
ULTIMATE PALATE PLEASER - FOOD: SWENSON'S DRIVE-IN
- “YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
ULTIMATE PALATE PLEASER - DRINK: CASHMERE CRICKET
- “YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
YOUR ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY: STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
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HOTTEST HIDDEN TREASURE: GYPSY GRACE & THE VINTAGE GOAT
- "YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
CAN’T MISS TOURISM EXPERIENCE: OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
- “YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
BEST RETAIL THERAPY: DON DRUMM STUDIOS & GALLERY
- "YOU TELL THE TOURIST AWARD”
BEST PHOTO OP: CASCADE VALLEY METRO PARK OVERLOOK AREA - SUMMIT METRO PARKS