Awards

Decatur-Morgan County Hospitality Association recognizes non-industry companies and professionals who have contributed greatly to tourism each year. These awards are presented during the Decatur Morgan County Tourism Annual Meeting.

Event of the Year

This award recognizes a special event, festival, or sporting event in Morgan County that has made a great contribution to tourism in the past year.

Past Award Winners

2023 | B.A.S.S. High School Combine
2022 | 3rd Friday Downtown Decatur
2021 | Racking Horse World Celebration
2020 | Premier Soccer Services
2019 | SSAC Cross Country Championship
2018 | River Clay Fine Arts Festival
2017 | Battle at the Jack
2016 | Cross Country (sports as a whole)
2015 | USA Archery JOAD Outdoor Nationals
2014 | River City Rivalry Lacrosse
2013 | US Youth Soccer Region III Presidents Cup
2012 | Wet Dog Triathlon
2011 | SoulStock
2010 | Alabama Jubilee
2009 | Fishers of Men
2008 | NAIA Softball
2007 | Governor’s Cup Soccer
2006 | Riverfest

“Good Neighbor Award” Friend of Tourism Award

This award recognizes a person or organization whose body of work has had a significant impact on tourism in the past year.

Past Award Winners

2023 | DeLoain Burgess
2022 | Noel King
2021 | Mary McDonald
2020 | Glenn Mitchell
2019 | Randy Paul Stepleton
2018 | Mid-South Division – Southeast Region National Model Railroad Association
2017 | Local organizations who assisted in Hurricane Irma relief efforts
2016 | David Wisdom
2015 | Stuart Goldsby, DCNR
2014 | Academy Sports and Outdoors
2013 | Huntsville Ultimate Frisbee
2012 | Wet Dog Triathlon
2011 | Charger Chillout
2010 | Juergen Beck
2009 | Jimmy Smith
2008 | Daikin
2007 | Lynn Layton Chevrolet
2006 | Jeff Dunlap