Thursday, May 1, 2014

Jackson Hole Receives Honors at Inaugural Awards Dinner


Chamber Partnership and Governor Mead Recognize Contributions

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Board Chair Scott Anderson, Director of Visitor Services Rick Howe, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort were honored at the Wyoming Chamber Partnership Inaugural Awards on April 24. Governor Matt Mead presented the keynote address.

Scott Anderson was named "Best Board Member" for his leadership, including his work with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and his commitment to help ensure a smooth transition during the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce CEO hiring process.

Rick Howe was named "Best Chamber Employee" for demonstrating a commitment to boosting Jackson's economy through programs like Great Until Late and American Express Small Business Saturday. His quick-thinking ingenuity was displayed when he opened a remote visitor center to help travelers affected by the government shutdown of 2013.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was named "Best Business Member" for their commitment to sustainable business practices, which was recognized with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Green-to-Green award, and for their strong partnership with the with the local business community, which was on display when they collaborated with the Chamber to host the SKI Magazine #1 Resort celebration on Town Square.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is also thrilled to announce the organization's nominee for "Chamber Director of the Year," Scott Baylo with the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, was recognized. Scott’s decisive action to open Yellowstone National Park in the spring of 2013 showed strong leadership and a spirit of collaboration as he worked with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Wyoming Office of Tourism, the National Park Service, and the State of Wyoming.

Awards were also presented Elizabeth Hunt of the Rawlins Chamber of Commerce for "Best Chamber Employee" and the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce for "Best Website."


Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Rick Howe

Scott Anderson

For more information about the Wyoming Chamber Partnership, please visit http://wyomingchambers.com/. For more information about the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, please contact Jeff Golightly, President/CEO, jeff@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316.

Photo Credit: http://www.lannawingphotography.com/

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