Amelia Island Convention Visitors Center Press Release
September 26, 2014 2:11 p.m.
The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) won six awards for outstanding tourism marketing at VISIT FLORIDA’s annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The CVB took top honors in three of 15 categories, accepting coveted Henry Award trophies during the conference’s opening night Flagler Awards ceremony held Monday night, September 22, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. The CVB also won a Silver Award and Bronze Award, and was also honored with one of just three Best of Show Awards for their marketing efforts.
“We work diligently to maintain an effective, top-notch marketing strategy and it’s gratifying to have our hard work recognized among our industry peers and partners,” said Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island CVB. “Our entire marketing team is proud to have such a great showing at the Flagler Awards this year.”
The Amelia Island CVB won Henry Awards in the Direct Marketing, Print Advertising and Mixed Media Campaign categories, and took home a Silver Award for Mobile Marketing and Bronze Award for Tourism Advocacy. The CVB’s Mixed Media Campaign entry was also honored with a Best of Show Award.
This year is the CVB’s second Best of Show Award in the past three years. Additional, Flagler Awards include a Henry Award in Rural County Marketing (2013), Best of Show for the Amelia Island Visitor’s Guide (2012), and Silver Award for Special Event (2011).
As the state’s annual tourism marketing competition, the Flagler Awards recognize Florida’s travel businesses and organizations who demonstrate outstanding tourism marketing efforts. Each year, the Flagler Awards honor many of the countless individuals and organizations that help position Florida as a premier travel destination and pay tribute to the determined efforts of those who help ensure the continued success of the state’s most important industry.
For additional information about Amelia Island, please visit www.ameliaisland.com.
Gil Langley has been a welcome edition to our county! Keep up the great work Gil and I have enjoyed working with you!
Remember, it’s just another day in Paradise!
Congratulations to Gil and all his colleagues who work tirelessly every day promoting FB and Amelia Island. Y’all continue to strive for new and innovate ways to showcase our slice of Paradise.