Rep. Frye presents Hoosier Hospitality Awards STATEHOUSE- Lt. Governor Becky Skillman hosted the Hoosier Hospitality Award Ceremony today at the Statehouse, attended by Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg). The Hoosier Hospitality Award recognizes the excellent services that Hoosiers have provided to improve and better our state's tourism industry. Twenty-two men and women were honored for their high level of involvement with tourism-related jobs; an industry that supports 257,000 Hoosier jobs and brings in $10 billion in spending annually. Kathy Schuerman from Batesville and Mark Powell from Greensburg were honored for their achievements today. "Hoosiers like Kathy and Mark move this state forward. They have made Indiana a more hospitable and attractive place for tourists to visit and participate in the Hoosier lifestyle," said Rep. Frye. "Their innovative insight to attract tourists from around the country has been instrumental in Indiana's economic development." -30- |
