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 29, 2026 during our partner event at Four Winds Field.

Nominations must be submitted by June 1, 2026 to be considered.

Former Winners

2025

-Breanna Clark, Four Winds Hotel South Bend

-Kendra Bolen, Indiana Dinosaur Museum

-Tia Martindale, LaSalle Hospitality Group

-Andy Martinez, DoubleTree South Bend

-Rich Sparks, Byers Sports Complex (VPA)

2024

-Dan Platz, DTSB Ambassador

-Rick Ellis, South Bend Symphony

-Shekita Metcalf, Hyatt Place

-Amy Morrison, Embassy Suites*

-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

-Lillie Magers-Pershing, The History Museum

-Marc Rossetti, Century Center

*Hoosier Hospitality Award Winner