2025 WINNERS
The State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards is Corpus Christi’s premier evening dedicated to honoring the people and partners who make our tourism and hospitality industry thrive. Held at the Hilliard Convention Center, this elegant event brings together industry leaders, changemakers, and community champions for an unforgettable night of recognition, connection, and celebration.
Congratulations the 2025 Winners of the State of Tourism Gala & Hospitality Awards!
Lifetime
Achievement Award
Brad Lomax
Leadership Award
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Leadership Award
Cheryl Votzmeyer-Rios
Leadership Award
Durrill Properties
Business Awards
Culinary Experience
of the Year
Bellino Ristorante
Event
of the Year
First Friday ArtWalk
Attraction
of the Year
USS Lexington Museum
Signature Experience
of the Year
STEM Day by the Bay
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Bar
of the Year
Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon
Individual Awards
Destination Salesperson
of the Year
Sarah Frakes
Lively Beach Resort
Service Professional
of the Year
Anna Vargas
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Housekeeper
of the Year
Breanna Borrego
Lively Beach Resort
Mixologist
of the Year
Thomas J. Salazar
Republic of Texas
Chef
of the Year
Phoebe Trotter
Bellino Ristorante
Tourism Advocate
of the Year
Zack Jurasek
Glow Row
Rising
Tourism Star
Johnathan Martinez
Glow Row
Sports Partner
of the Year
George Manias
Corpus Christi IceRays
Film Partner
of the Year
Christine Longoria
Independent Actor and Writer
Music Partner
of the Year
Freddie Martinez
Freddie Records