Nominees sought for tourism, recreation award

Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing, or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing, or promoting tourism in Idaho.

The award will be presented during the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism. The annual conference is sponsored by recreation and tourism-related organizations and partners to provide an educational forum for public, private, and non-profit travel and recreation professionals throughout Idaho. This year’s conference will be Oct. 19-21 at The Riverside Hotel in Boise.

Nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be accepted through Tuesday, Aug. 25. Call Laurie McConnell at 208.287.0781 or visit the website visitidaho.org to download a nomination form.

Idaho Tourism serves to inspire travelers to visit and experience Idaho’s diverse, unique beauty, western culture and history, and outdoor adventure opportunities through helpful tips, information, and resources. Tourism is Idaho’s third largest industry.