22ND ANNUAL ZENITH AWARDS

MAY 7, 2025 | 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.

 

22ND ANNUAL ZENITH AWARD WINNERS:

  • ANNE BITONG - AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION
    CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

 

  • NANCY CATES - OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
    SUSAN L. HAMO HOSPITALITY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

 

  • LOCK 3
    ARTS AND CULTURE IMPACT AWAD

 

  • COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT NORTHSIDE
    HOTEL PARTNER OF THE YEAR

 

  • OHIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
    HOSPITALITY IMPACT

 

  • CONSERVANCY FOR THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
    SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

 

  • SUMMIT METRO PARKS AND HIHO BREWING COMPANY
    PINNACLE PARTNERSHIP

 

  • MARGARET SINCLAIR - HILTON GARDEN INN AKRON
    STELLAR SERVICE

 

  • BAILEY FISHER – AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT
    ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

  • ALEXANDER PIERCE RESTAURANT
    BEST IN CLASS: FLAVOR OF DISTINCTION
     

  • PERFECT POUR
    BEST IN CLASS: SIP OF DISTINCTION
     

  • PROPS AND PISTONS FESTIVAL
    BEST IN CLASS: ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
     

  • THE GREEN DRAGON INN
    BEST IN CLASS: HOTTEST HIDDEN GEM
     

  • AKRON ZOO
    BEST IN CLASS: CAN’T MISS EXPERIENCE
     

  • VELVET VINTAGE BOUTIQUE
    BEST IN CLASS: BEST RETAIL THERAPY
     

  • STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
    BEST IN CLASS: BEST PHOTO OP