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May 9, 2025
Wow! We just closed out our 2025 National Travel and Tourism luncheon and awards ceremony at the Convention Center and what a time was had! This annual celebration of the industry that helps power our local economy drew almost 400 attendees and was everything we hoped for and more. The very highest praise to all the nominees - you are the cream of the crop and we're proud to have you representing Virginia Beach!
Congratulations to the following 2025 award recipients:
| Award Recipient Name |
Category |
Company/Property |
| Betty Lachman Tucker |
Carlos Wilson Lifetime Achievement |
Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant |
| Jeremiah "Bo" Wilkinson |
James. B. Ricketts Hospitality Hero |
Neptune Festival |
| Joslyn Phelps |
Banquet/Catering |
Gold Key PHR - The Cavalier Resort |
| Barry Cross |
Dishwasher/Bus Person |
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront - Catch 31 |
| Sofia Otero |
Host/Hostess/Cashier |
Gold Key PHR - The Cavalier Resort |
| Trinity Slutman |
Kitchen Staff |
The Founders Inn and Spa |
| Jonabel Meneses |
Waitstaff/Bartender |
Holiday Inn Oceanside - Hemingway's |
| Dylan Dropski |
Maintenance Engineer* |
Country Inn and Suites |
| James McFadden |
Maintenance Engineer* |
DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach |
| Doug Strejeck |
Concierge/Bellman/Valet |
Gold Key PHR - The Cavalier Resort |
| Barbara Carter |
Front Desk |
VSA - Ocean Key Resort |
| Liset Toro |
Housekeeping/Laundry |
The Harrison Group - Holiday Inn North Beach |
| Alison Byrne |
Arts & Culture |
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art |
| Donovan Hildreth |
Attractions |
Jungle Golf |
*indicates a tie
Thank you to all who attended today's great celebration and congratulations to everyone,
Nancy
nhelman@visitvirginiabeach.com
CVB Strategic Pillars:
Engagement|Growth|Brand Development|Culture|Accountability
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