The Shining Example Awards Ceremony was held on the evening of September 8, 2022, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort and Spa in Concord during STS Connections Conference.
Alex Perry, Marketing Communications Director for the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism, accepted the award on behalf of the tourism team. Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism was one of sixteen award winners of the night.
The Shining Example Awards Program, an industry fixture since 1985, recognizes outstanding contributions to travel and tourism within the Southeast United States.
The Southeast Tourism Society is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the development of travel and tourism professionals and organizations within the southeast region.
STS’ mission is to empower a diverse network of tourism professionals through Education, Advocacy, Recognition, and Networking. Member states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.