Rogers Family Tourism Awards

The Rogers Family Tourism Award is presented to an individual or organization in recognition of major and lasting contributions to the promotion of San Marcos tourism, or dedication to and development of the San Marcos tourism industry. The Rogers Family Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual or organization in recognition of pioneering or groundbreaking efforts in developing tourism in San Marcos or dedication to and development of the San Marcos tourism industry.

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 2019 Rogers Family Tourism Award       2019 Lifetime Achievement Award                            

2019 Rogers Family Tourism Award: Clay DeStefano
2019 Lifetime Achievement Award: Evelyn Te Grotenhuis



Tourism Award Recipients

2019       Clay DeStefano
2018       Dane Adamson- SUP Glow Tours
2017       Beverley and Billy Ray Mangham - Eye of the Dog Art Center
2016       Kyle Mylius - Root Cellar Cafe, Root Cellar Bakery, Foodstock
2015       Andy Heatwole - San Marcos Photos
2014       Ruben Becerra - Gil's Broiler, home of the Manske Roll
2012       John Q. Hammons - JQH Hotels and Resorts
2011       Arlis Hiebert - San Marcos Performing Arts Association
2010       Michelle Kvanli - Power Olympics Outdoor

 

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

2019       Evelyn Te Grotenhuis
2018       Lions Club Tube Rental
2017       The Heritage Association of San Marcos
2016       Honorable Susan Clifford Narvaiz - Former Mayor of San Marcos
2015       Cathy Dillon - Crystal River Inn 
2014       Kent Finlay - Cheatham Street Warehouse
2013       Chandrika and Arun Amin - Stonebridge Hotels, LLC
2012       Ron Coley - Aquarena Center
2011       Bob Sappington - Hospitality Community Leader/Volunteer
2010       Buddy Mostyn - Wonder World Park