The Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Elkhart Redevelopment Commission recently won an Indiana Tourism Award.
The statewide award salutes the campaign to promote downtown Elkhart.
Jon Hunsberger, executive director, accepted the Best Cooperative Partnership Award March 4 at the Indiana Tourism Conference.
“We value highly the partnerships that we are privileged to be part of, and we are especially proud of the work our team has done in the ongoing Downtown Elkhart promotion campaign,” Hunsberger said in a press release.
The Do Downtown Elkhart awareness campaign highlights the arts and cultural attractions, business opportunities and recreation amenities in the city’s core. The Do Downtown Elkhart website, social media content, Elkhart County CVB staff and vendor engagement are the primary elements.
The Elkhart County CVB also won the Best Cooperative Partnership Award in the 2024 Indiana Tourism Awards for its downtown Elkhart promotion. In nine years, the Elkhart County CVB has captured eight awards across multiple categories.
“Promoting downtown Elkhart and elevating the entrepreneurs who choose to invest in our city is a responsibility we take seriously,” Sandi Schreiber, Elkhart Redevelopment Commission president, said. “The work of the Elkhart County CVB on behalf of downtown merchants is vitally important for the future of Elkhart.”
The Elkhart County CVB and Elkhart Redevelopment Commission collaborate each year to fund and manage Do Downtown Elkhart promotional activities.
The Elkhart County CVB was also a finalist for four other awards:
- Best Culinary Focused Marketing Campaign for Elkhart County Restaurant Weeks
- Best Overall Marketing Campaign for Elkhart Exit 92
- Best Visitors Guide for the Elkhart County Area Guide
- Best Website for VisitElkhartCounty.com
“We love downtown Elkhart and how much it has grown and continues to evolve,” Hunsberger said. “Spreading the word and attracting more residents, visitors and investment is a fantastic outcome that we all benefit from.”
