Nominations Propel Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission to National Industry Award
January 28, 2009 - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL - From sidelines to surf, athletics on the Alabama Gulf Coast has emerged on the national sport industry radar as SportsEvents Magazine recently named the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission to its annual list of readers’ choice awards. Released in the January 2009 issue, the “50+ Planners and Places to Watch in 2009” special feature recognizes industry professionals from around the country who have exhibited a high level of professionalism, creativity and excellence in hosting sporting events. Readers and other industry professionals also had the option to nominate their favorite destinations and venues for hosting athletic events.
“When we put the call out to readers to nominate sports planners and sports-friendly destinations and venues for SportsEvents Magazine’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, we asked them to recommend only the best,” said J. Talty
O’Connor, magazine publisher.
OBA File Photo
“We believe our select group of planners, destination marketing
organizations, and fields and facilities not only meet but exceed
the high demands of producing successful sports events today.”
Recognizing the full merit of this honor, the Sport Commission staff
is honored.
“This organization has truly blossomed in its short history,” said Beth Gendler, director of sales for the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission. “To be ranked alongside other notable sports-orientated destinations is a rewarding and humbling experience. The staff has worked diligently to recruit new events while enhancing existing events. We are excited to have achieved this stage but we plan to take it to the next level in 2009.”
Published by Covey Communications Corporation in Gulf Shores, AL, SportsEvents Magazine is nationally distributed publication that addresses the professional needs of owners and planners of sporting events and competitions.
AL Gulf Coast Sports Commission National Industry Award