Lt. Governor Cooney Presents 2019 Montana Tourism Awards at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation

Lt. Governor Mike Cooney joined attendees of the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation Monday night in Butte to congratulate the finalists and winners of the 2019 Montana Tourism Awards.

The annual awards celebrate outstanding communities, businesses, organizations and people who dedicate themselves to strengthening Montana’s tourism industry. Their hard work directly contributes to the positive economic impact tourism has on local economies across the state.

“Tourism and recreation drive Montana’s economy,” said Lt. Governor Cooney. “That’s in no small part because of the talented Montanans working to develop and promote these industries. The Montana Tourism Awards give us a chance to celebrate their work and the impact it has on our lives across the state.”