Photo: Entering the Texas Blueberry Festival Ford F1 truck in Nacogdoches parades won the "Best New Promotion Activity" Award of Excellence from Texas Festivals & Events Association. Pictured is the blueberry truck at the 2016 Christmas Parade. Attendees of the Nine Flags Festival Christmas Parade on Dec. 2 can look forward to seeing the truck again.
Nacogdoches County Chamber Receives Festivals & Events Awards
by C. Wayne Mitchell

The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce was recognized by the Texas Festival and Events Association with several event and festival awards.    The Texas Festivals and Events Association is the professional trade association for Texas-based festival and events planners, volunteers and suppliers.
C. Wayne Mitchell, President and CEO of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce said that it is important that we gauge the quality of the products and programs that the Chamber creates against other organizations.  “Submitting our Chamber promotional materials to this association for consideration allows us to see how we compare to other Chambers and organizations in Texas.  I am delighted that out of 13 submissions the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce was recognized in 12 categories.”
The Nacogdoches County Chamber was recognized in the following categories under $75,000:

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Bronze-Best New Event

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Bronze-Best T-Shirt Design

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Silver-Best Miscellaneous Printed Materials (Single Page)

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Silver-Best Promotional Brochure

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Silver-Best Mascot

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Silver-Best Emergency Preparedness & Management Plan for an Event

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best New Promotion Activity

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best Sponsor Partner

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best Miscellaneous Multimedia Award

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best Commemorative Poster

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best Single Magazine Display Ad

Texas Blueberry Festival

Award of Excellence in Festival and Event Promotion

Best TV Promotion

Texas Blueberry Festival

Mitchell indicated that this recognition is a tribute to the sponsors, volunteers and staff.  “Our staff and volunteers work to ensure that our events and promotions are among the best in the country and I am pleased that out of 13 submissions, 6 won best in category. “
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association serving Nacogdoches County.
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C. Wayne Mitchell, IOM, President & CEO, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

11-22-17

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