Tuesday morning the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County recognized several groups and individuals for the outstanding work they have done to promote tourism in Logan County.

Among the Lifetime Friend of Tourism winners were Nancy Saul and Mark McDonald, host of the PBS series "Illinois Stories."


Pictures by Nila Smith

Friend of Tourism Organization Award: Railsplitter Festival committee.

Lifetime Friend of Tourism Award: Nancy Saul, presented by Dan Tackett (left) and Geoff Ladd.

Exceptional Service Award: Peggy Lee of Atlanta.
 

Ron Keller of the Lincoln College Heritage Museum speaks on the big move coming in 2013.

Lifetime Friend of Tourism Award: Mark McDonald, host of the local PBS series "Illinois Stories."

After the meeting, McDonald chats with guests.

Joel Smiley of the Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership, chats with McDonald about economic development as it relates to tourism.

A final photo op with Lincoln Mayor Keith Snyder, McDonald and Ladd.

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