The week of May 12th was National Tourism Week. And some of us here at WAVY and Fox43 helped salute the hospitality and tourism workers in Norfolk.
Eric Harryman, Kerri Furey and Bruce Rader joined me on the judge's panel. Norfolk mayor Paul Fraim judged with us.
We had to pick the group with the most spirit. It wasn't an easy task. Representatives from Norfolk hotels and other facilities dressed up, cheered loudly - and gave us bribes such as cookies.
Booker T. Washington's band performed for us... there were even mascots!
The rally was held at the Half Moon cruise terminal.
The Norfolk Radisson took the spirit award.
Several other prizes were awarded. Here's a complete list of the winners.
OVERALL HOSPITALITY WINNER Gerald Martin Admission/ Box office Abby Dotson with Nauticus Banquets Linda Pearson with Norfolk Waterside Marriott Bartender Janet Fittro with Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Bellman Ronald Morgan with Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel Concierge/Docent/Tour Guide Otha Dunn with the Chrysler Museum of Art Custodian/Maintenance Gerald Martin with City of Norfolk (Seven Venues) Front Desk (Hospitality) Debra Berry with the Radisson Hotel Norfolk Front Desk (Commercial ) Anise Conner with Decker, Cardon, Thomas,
Weintraub, & Neskis Friend of the NCVB- Front Desk Joyce Gibbs with the Doubletree Hotel Norfolk Airport Housekeeper Ronnie Bailey with Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Kitchen Marlon “Hollywood” Manyweather with D’egg Diner Parking attendant Keisha Williams with City of Norfolk Parking Division Public Safety Ambassador Deborah Moyler with the Downtown Norfolk Council Retail Kelly Bracilano with the Market at Harbor Heights Transportation John Reid (Bus Operator) with HRT Valet
Thanks to the Norfolk Convention And Visitors Bureau for inviting us to join in on the fun!
Vincent Navarre with Central
Parking System at MacArthur Center
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Hey, it's Nicole Livas. You can see me weeknights anchoring the news on WAVY-TV 10 at 5 and 5:30pm, and on Fox43 News at 10. I'm starting to get the hang of this new blogging world. I try to bring my camera with me when I go out into the community for different events. So be sure to check out my pictures and the info- and please jump in on the discussion! Thanks for watching- and logging on! ;-) Nicole
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