Mother Angelica posthumously awarded local tourism honor
Published 9:58 am Thursday, June 27, 2019
- Left, the late Mother Angelica was posthumously named Tourism Professional of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Right, representatives of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament accept the award during an awards program at Stone Bridge Farms.
Mother Angelica, founder of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, was posthumously awarded the Tourism Professional of the Year award Thursday at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual event at Stone Bridge Farms.
Representatives of the Shrine accepted the award. Mother Angelica died in 2016 from health complications.
Chamber Tourism Director Roger Steele said the Shrine draws an estimated 150,000 visitors annually.
Other awards included:
Exceptional Festival of Event: 2nd Fridays
Best Attraction: Stony Lonesome OHV Park
Rockin’ Retailer: Mary Carter Store
Extraordinary Everyday Eatery: 412 Public House
The White Glove Award: Peggy Doyle
The Silver Spoon Award: Debbie Smith
Savvy Retail Sales Associate: Lindsey Todd
