The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau is now accepting nominations for two award programs to honor outstanding individuals in the Athens-Clarke County hospitality industry.  The Louis Griffith Hospitality Leadership Award recognizes management-level employees for leadership in the local hospitality industry, and the Hospitality H.E.R.O.E.S. Awards honor front-line staff for exceptional visitor service.  The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 23.

Award winners will be honored at the CVB’s Annual Meeting, to be held on October 20.

By submitting a nomination, local residents will encourage excellence in the Athens hospitality industry and promote Athens as a first-rate destination for visitors.

Nomination forms are available online at www.visitathensga.com/about/hospitality-awards/.