21ST ANNUAL ZENITH AWARDS

MAY 8, 2024 | JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER | 11:30 AM

zenith-web-graphic-logoWe are excited to host our annual event recognizing our hospitality partners. This event is traditionally held during National Travel & Tourism Week, which highlights the significant impact that travel and tourism hold for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. The Zenith Awards celebrate our wonderful partners throughout Summit County, as they are the drivers of our hospitality ecosystem. 

 

VOTING HAS CLOSED!

STAY TUNED UNTIL AFTER THE ZENITH AWARDS TO SEE THE WINNERS OF EACH CATEGORY!

 

21ST ANNUAL ZENITH AWARD WINNERS:

  • LISA KING – SUMMIT METRO PARKS
    CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
     

  • KIMBERLY BECKETT – DOWNTOWN AKRON PARTNERSHIP
    SUSAN L. HAMO HOSPITALITY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
     

  • MEGAN ZIMMERMAN – PROPS AND PISTONS FESTIVAL
    VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
     

  • PATRICK BRAVO – SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK
    HOSPITALITY IMPACT
     

  • MGM NORTHFIELD PARK​
    SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
     

  • AKRON ART MUSEUM AND METRO RTA​
    PINNACLE PARTNERSHIP
     

  • MARY MCBRIDE – HILTON GARDEN INN AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT
    STELLAR SERVICE
     

  • EMMA KACZMAR – AKRON ART MUSEUM
    ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
     

  • CRAVE
    BEST IN CLASS: FLAVOR OF DISTINCTION
     

  • TIKI UNDERGROUND
    BEST IN CLASS: SIP OF DISTINCTION
     

  • WILD LIGHTS AT THE AKRON ZOO
    BEST IN CLASS: ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
     

  • THE RIALTO THEATRE
    BEST IN CLASS: HOTTEST HIDDEN GEM
     

  • STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
    BEST IN CLASS: CAN’T MISS EXPERIENCE
     

  • ZEBER-MARTELL GALLERY & CLAY STUDIO​
    BEST IN CLASS: BEST RETAIL THERAPY
     

  • SPRINGFIELD BOG METRO PARK, SUMMIT METRO PARKS​
    BEST IN CLASS: BEST PHOTO OP