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.
“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.
     | 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 |
| 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 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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