Faces of Tourism Nomination Form
The popular Faces of Tourism series honors those who continually go above and beyond to ensure their customers/clients have the best visitor experience possible while in The Bend. The "Faces of Tourism" are those hard-working, personable employees our visitors see and interact with while they visit. Nominations are now open for these awards, which will be presented to the recipients on July 30, 2025 during our partner event at Four Winds Field.
Nominations must be submitted by May 30 to be considered.
Former Winners
2025
-Breanna Clark, Four Winds Hotel South Bend
-Kendra Bolen, Indiana Dinosaur Museum
-Kendra Bolen, Indiana Dinosaur Museum
-Tia Martindale, LaSalle Hospitality Group
-Andy Martinez, DoubleTree South Bend
-Rich Sparks, Byers Sports Complex (VPA)
-Rich Sparks, Byers Sports Complex (VPA)
2024
-Dan Platz, DTSB Ambassador
-Rick Ellis, South Bend Symphony
-Rick Ellis, South Bend Symphony
-Shekita Metcalf, Hyatt Place
-Amy Morrison, Embassy Suites*
-Gerri Van Deman, Morris Performing Arts Center
-Gerri Van Deman, Morris Performing Arts Center
2023
-Viridiana Amaya, Inn at Saint Mary’s*
-Esmeralda Cervantes Leal, Aloft
-Maria Drevet, Studebaker National Museum
-Joe Giczi, The History Museum
-Maria Drevet, Studebaker National Museum
-Joe Giczi, The History Museum
-Lillie Magers-Pershing, The History Museum
-Marc Rossetti, Century Center
*Hoosier Hospitality Award Winner
