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Visit Denver | Hall Of Fame Awards Photographer

The 18th Annual Denver & Colorado Hall of Fame Dinner

room set photo for Hall of fame reception

As a member of Visit Denver, I was honored to be asked to photograph the Hall of Fame Awards. The event was held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the evening was full of honors, accolades, and fun.

news anchor host HOF dinner event photography by Black Cherry Photo

The Denver & Colorado Tourism Industry Hall of Fame was created to recognize outstanding individuals who through their leadership, dedication and professionalism have made significant contributions to the tourism industry in Denver and Colorado.

The Governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper and the Mayor of Denver Michael Hancock addressed the attendees in a beautifully set space, on a very special night.

Governor of Denver photographed by black cherry photo at seawall ballroom event

Mayor of Denver photographed by blackcherryphoto.com at HOF Dinner

JOE ELLIS, PRESIDENT & CEO, DENVER BRONCOS, For his work in making the Denver Broncos a symbol of the city and a professional organization that gladly works with the tourism industry to promote the Mile High City.
HOLLY ARNOLD KINNEY, OWNER OF THE FORT RESTAURANT AND FOUNDER OF TESORO FOUNDATION, Holly Arnold Kinney literally grew up in one of metro Denver’s most famous tourism icons, The Fort restaurant. The Fort, a replica of Bent’s Old Fort on the Santa Fe Trail, was built by Holly’s father, Sam Arnold, as a private home in 1963, but turned it into a restaurant specializing in authentic foods of the mountain men era in the Southwest.
ROY ROMER, FORMER GOVERNOR OF COLORADO, Roy Romer was the 39th Governor of Colorado and the last governor to serve three terms. The former owner of a ski area, he was governor during a pivotal time for Denver and played a key role in the decision to build Denver International Airport (DIA). Perhaps no single event has been more important to Denver’s tourism industry than the decision to build DIA, and it is impossible to imagine that happening without the support of Governor Romer
WILLIAM F. “BUFFALO BILL” CODY, Col. William F. Cody was the world’s first superstar and the man who made the American West one of the world’s great tourism destinations.

“Tourism Star” awards are presented to organizations and attractions that had a significant impact on Denver’s tourism industry during the preceding year. The honorees of these awards are 

NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FESTIVAL

on stage awards photographer Colorado

COORS LIGHT NHL STADIUM SERIES AT COORS FIELD

tourism star awards photographer, visit denver

DENVER ART MUSEUM

Awards photographer for event at Seawall ballroom

DENVER OUTLAWS

Denver outlaws accept awards on stage at Visit Denver HOF

DENVER ZOO

Denver Zoo awards photographer Seawell Ballroom, Photography black cherry photo

THE SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL FACILITIES DISTRICT (SCFD)

Awards photographer captures award at Visit Denver HOF dinner

To round out the night they held an auction supporting the Visit Denver foundation. The VISIT DENVER Foundation’s goal is to promote the travel and tourism industry in the Denver metro area through activities and projects that enhance education, professional development and training for individuals interested in the hospitality industry.

Awardees of foundation award, Black Cherry Photo

The paddle auction was a success, the Visit Denver foundation raised a great amount of money and the donations are going to a great cause. what a fun way to end this fantastic evening.

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See?! What an amazing night! The Tourism Hall of Fame Dinner was a success. Congratulations to all those honored and thank you to all of those working so hard to support and grow tourism in Denver.

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