Ballina Shire wins tourism distinctions
Ballina Shire Council’s Tourism and Development Department has received two Awards of Distinction in the regional Northern Rivers Tourism Awards.
Ballina Shire Council entered two categories, one for significant festivals and events with Rivafest 2005. The other category was for media, where the Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide was entered.
Both entries received Awards of Distinctions.
Tourism and Development Manager for Ballina Shire Council, Liz Shepherd, said: “The submissions were high-quality, and a lot of work was put into produce the products that were entered into the awards, being Rivafest 2005 and the Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide.”
Kerry Greedy, council’s Event Co-ordinator, said: ” It’s great to receive recognition for all the hard work that was put into Rivafest last year. This year’s Rivafest is set to be even bigger and better than the one before, so mark your calendar for November 10, 11 and 12.”
Tourism Co-ordinator for Ballina Shire Council, Caroline Breen, said: “We would like to thank all the team members that put together such a great Visitor Guide last year and of course the North Coast Ad Agency for all their hard work.”
For more information on Rivafest 2006, contact Kerry Greedy on 6686 1437 or email kgreedy@ballina.nsw.gov.au
