For Immediate Release June 1, 2012

Contact: Ryan Smith 919-645-2676 rsmith@visitraleigh.com

Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Seeks Nominees for Horizon and Hunter Awards

Raleigh, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking nominees in the hospitality industry for the 2012 Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Awards and the Horizon Award.

The Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Awards honor front-line staff in the local hospitality industry for outstanding service to visitors in accommodations, attractions, dining and service providers categories.

The Horizon Award recognizes an exemplary attitude and professionalism of a managementlevel employee who demonstrates the skills to be a future leader in the hospitality sector.

The winners will be recognized at the 25th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Nominations will be accepted via www.visitRaleigh.com/awards/ or mail until June 15 at 5pm.

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, as the official destination marketing organization of Raleigh and Wake County, accelerates sustainable growth and development by increasing visitor and convention business. Through its website, VisitRaleigh.com and other tools, the GRCVB assists local visitors in a variety of ways.

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