The inaugural Northwest Tennessee Cornerstone Tourism Awards were held on Thursday night at the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.
The event celebrated excellence in tourism across Northwest Tennessee. Individuals, businesses, and organizations were recognized.
Award winners included Discovery Park of America in the experiences category and Adam Laderman, owner of The Grind, Sammies, and Woodfire Pizza, in the individual dining category.
Alicia Pinto, of Martin, won the Volunteer Star Award for her role in the Tennessee Soybean Festival.
•Experiences Category
Attraction: Southland Safari Cabins and Guided Tours
Dining: Boyette’s Dining Room
Event/Festival: West TN Strawberry Festival
Lodging: Sandy Creek Farms
Shopping: The Chocolate Bunny
Venue: Discovery Park of America
•Individuals Category:
Attraction: Michael Avery, Southland Safari
Dining: Alan Laderman
Lodging: Christa Hopper, SleepInn Mainstay Suites
Shopping: Mary Beth Puckett, My Favorite Things
Volunteer Star: Alicia Pinto
Emerging Excellence: Drew Beeler
•Partner Category:
Star Cornerstone Champion – DMO: Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce
Star Cornerstone Legacy Award: Marty Marbry
Star Cornerstone Champion – Partner: Caroline Parton
