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Oil Region tourism award winner's announced

9/29/2022

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​The votes are in, and the people have spoken. Ronnie Beith, Applefest and others bring home top recognition in the second annual Oil Region Tourism Awards. Nearly 500 voters selected from more than 50 nominations in eight categories to deem the best of the best in the Oil Region.

“The participation in this contest is outstanding,” said Emily Altomare, Oil Region Alliance Communications and Tourism Manager. “We shortened the nomination and voting periods this year, but still saw a lot of variety and interaction.”

Voters were asked to pick from the following nominees in the different categories to determine a winner.
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Best Dish: 
Liberty Street Burger at Trails to Ales in Franklin
Other nominees:
Pecan Crusted Chicken at Bella Cucina in Franklin
BBQ Bacon Burger at Dawndi's in Franklin
Kale Salad at Iron Furnace in Franklin
Brisket & Gouda sandwich at The Well in Titusville
Smashburger at Curbside StrEAT Co. in the Mercantile in Titusville

 
Best Drink:
Brokenspoke Blueberry Beer at Trails to Ales in Franklin
Other nominees:

Shaved Ice from Sprinklez at the Mercantile in Titusville and Seneca
Boba Drink from Sprinklez 
Thai Iced Tea from Homegrown Kitchen in Franklin
Vanilla Iced Latte at Iron Furnace in Franklin (which lost by only one vote)
 

Best Room:
Peddlers and Paddlers Inn, Franklin
Other nominees:
The Witherup House in Franklin

Haggerty Hollow (an Airbnb outside of Franklin)
Cottage and Farmhouse at Two Mile Run County Park
  
 
​Best Shop:
Core Goods in Oil City
Other nominess:

The Printer’s Cabinet in Franklin
Franklin Clothing Exchange
Amy’s Closet and Sassy’s Gifts
Cali Rae's Haute Spot in Franklin
Stone House Jack in Titusville 


Best Industry Advocate:
Ronnie Beith
Other nominees:
Ashley Cowles Sheffer

Maureen James
Wendy Thompson
Luke Kauffman
Chris Fiely
Kim Harris
JC Caton  


​Best Industry Partner/Organization 
Venango Chamber of Commerce
Other nominees:
Franklin Retail Association

Oil Region Library Association
Titusville Iron Works
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Best Must Do Activity or Attraction:
Applefest
Other nominees:
Historic Pithole City

The Venango Museum
Kayaking
Seneca Lanes, Seneca
Titusville Iron Works, Titusville
Franklin’s Light Up Night
Two Mile Run County Park
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
Tattoo from Austin Ink
The Escape Room in Titusville
Ax Throwing at Allegheny River Retreat Center, Franklin
Farm to Fork Event Sponsored by Titusville Renaissance at Drake Well Train Depot

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Best Landmark
Two Mile Run County Park
Other nominees:
Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin (which lost by one vote)
The War Memorials at the Venango County Courthouse Parks in Franklin

Morrison Park, Seneca
Pipeline Alley, Oil City
Two Mile Run County Park
The Driller Monument in Woodlawn Cemetery in Titusville
Wildcat Mansion
Allegheny River Retreat Center​
 
The ORA is the designated by the county commissioners as marketing organization for Venango County and oversees the Oil Region National Heritage Area, which comprises all of Venango County, Titusville, Oil Creek Township, and Hydetown Borough in Crawford County. The contest was open to nominations from within the boundaries of the ORNHA.

“We will definitely hold the contest again in 2023,” Altomare said. “We may add or exchange some categories in the future to keep the contest fresh.”
 
For more information about the contest, please contact ealtomare@oilregion.org.
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