CONCORD — Cabarrus County’s official destination marketing organization, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau, honored the area’s hospitality and tourism professionals on Thursday, Nov. 21, during their 11th Annual Celebrate Cabarrus and Golden Helmet Awards event.
“Cabarrus County is home to an incredible collection of offerings that are each unique in their own way,” said Cabarrus County CVB President and CEO Donna Carpenter. “Like a kaleidoscope, when they come together, the inherently welcoming and awe-inspiring nature of this destination shines even brighter. We’re thankful for every one of our partners and are honored to work alongside them to foster an amazing visitor experience in Cabarrus County.”
The 2024 Celebrate Cabarrus honorees and Golden Helmet Award recipients are:
Housekeeping Employees of the Year
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Anayeli Gutierrez, Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord
Bahija El Hachimi, Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord/Charlotte
Damary Gomez, Comfort Suites Concord Mills
Eliana Rivera, Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte/Concord
Maria Cruz Zurita, Hampton Inn & Suites Concord/Charlotte
Rosa Rojas Farcia, Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte/Concord
Shae Lawson, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
Venancia Funes, Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte/Concord
Cabarrus County CVB President and CEO Donna Carpenter, left, is shown with the Housekeepers of the Year.
Top Visitor Center Referrals
Linda Albers, Hendrick Motorsports
Volunteer of the Year
Sandra Watson-Corby
Restaurant of the Year
Gianni’s Trattoria
Hometown Hero
Trevor Wilt, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Hotel of the Year
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte/Concord
Attraction of the Year
Concord Mills
Small Business of the Year
Justin Moore, Sublmnl
Outstanding Ambassador
Dirk Vanderleest, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Hospitality Professional of the Year
Kenny Robinson, Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Destination Visionary Award
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway officials accepted the Destination Visionary Award.
Unsung Hero
Patrick Helm, Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School Athletic Director Patrick Helm was honored with the Unsung Hero Golden Helmet.
Smith Family Lifetime Achievement Award
Diane Honeycutt
The Golden Helmet Awards honor those who create memorable experiences for visitors through exceptional customer service and go beyond the call of duty to wow guests and strengthen our destination’s reputation.
Tourism economic impact
In 2023, Cabarrus County had the eighth highest visitor spending growth rate of the state’s 100 counties and among the top counties in North Carolina for increases in direct tourism employment. Tourism generated $624.89 million in visitor spending, $171.5 million in payroll, $41.1 million in state and local taxes and 4,821 jobs. For more information on the contribution of tourism in Cabarrus County, view “The Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties” — a study prepared for Visit North Carolina by Tourism Economics.
As a globally recognized destination marketing organization through Destination International’s Accreditation Program (DMAP), the CCCVB is dedicated to promoting Cabarrus County as a visitor destination and enhancing the complete visitor experience. For more, visit CabCoCVB.com or connect with Explore Cabarrus on social media.
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