Both Fulton and Montgomery counties have a strong history of partnering with organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism and our community. Each Chamber has recognized the significance the tourism industry provides to our area.
As the Chambers merge together, this year will be no different. The Tourism Department is accepting nominations for the newly named Barbara V. Spraker Tourism Partner Award until Friday, December 21.
The tourism award will be presented at the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Friday, January 18. Criteria: This award is given to an individual, event, business, or attraction that is a Chamber member and has done an outstanding job the past year in bringing visitors to the area while promoting the positive aspects of our community.
The award honors Barbara V. Spraker for her innumerable efforts in support of Montgomery County and Mohawk Valley tourism. Her noteworthy accomplishments include spearheading initiatives including the Canajoharie Information Booth, the bicycle path, and having served as a commissioner for the Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission.
Award nomination forms can be found on the Chamber website and submitted to:
Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce
2 North Main Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Fax: 518-725-0643
Email: events@fultoncountyny.org
Previous Winners:
TOURISM PARTNER AWARD
2011 Bob Kazmierski, Wildlife Sports & Educational Museum
2010 Sacandaga Valley Arts Network
2009 Louis Stutzke, Fuel-N-Food
2008 Mike Hauser, Twin Cities Sports Promotion
2007 Ann & Olavi Hirvonen, Lapland Lake
2006 Jim Landrio and the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville
BARBARA V. SPRAKER TOURISM AWARD
2011 Amsterdam Castle
2010 Light Up the Sky with the Marching Rams
2009 Fonda Speedway
2008 Holding Down the Fort, Fort Plain Museum
2007 Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library
2006 The Fonda Fair
2005 Old Fort Johnson