Ardmore Welcome Center Honored

The Alabama Tourism Department recognized its 2024 award winners during the 2024 Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Local winners included the Ardmore Welcome Center, who received the Alabama Welcome Center of the Year.

The Ardmore staff members are Jessica Jackson (manager), David Stanford,Sherry Griffith, Bernice Hopson, and Jasmia Horton. The staff has over 70 years of experience with Alabama Tourism.

Tourism Executive of the Year is Sue Pilkilton of Ivy Green, the Birthplace of Helen Keller. Pilkilton has worked at the historical site for the past 54 years promoting the legacy of Helen Keller to people around the world.