Lubbock tourism awards given to Cooks Garage, Overton, Hilton

Several Lubbock businesses won awards this week as part of National Travel and Tourism Week, according to a news release from the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Visit Lubbock.

The awards were given during the Live Love Lubbock Luncheon on Monday, which took place at Cooks Garage, 11002 US-87 D.

Cooks Garage also took home the Tourism Trumpeter Award, received by owner Mistie Kahl for "her dedication to bettering the community and encouraging tourism," according to the release.

Damarick Wilson, Front Office Manager at the Home2 Suites by Hilton, accepted the Heart of Hospitality Award. This award is given to a person with 5 or more years of experience in the industry.

Peyton Minnick, Senior Conference Service Manager at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center, received the Rising Star Award, which is given to a person with less than 5 years of experience in the industry.

“As we celebrate the monumental impacts of travel to the Hub City, I applaud and commend the lasting impressions today’s award winners have had on the Lubbock community throughout their careers,” said John Osborne, president and CEO of Visit Lubbock. “From Mistie’s reimagined vision of what events in Lubbock can look like, to the commitment and passion for our community exemplified by Peyton and Damarick, each individual in our local tourism industry exudes genuine West Texas hospitality that leaves a meaningful impact which continues to attract visitors to the Hub City.”

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