Submit Nominations for the Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award

Nominations for Walton County Tourism’s 2027 Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award are now open. The application can be found on the here. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 4, either by using the online form or emailing the application to Lisa@WCFLTourism.com.

The award is open to any individual living or working in Walton County who has made a significant impact in promoting tourism and hospitality. The winner will be recognized at the WCT annual meeting in October 2026. For a list of previous winners, visit waltoncountyfltourism.com/van-ness-butler-jr-award. 

Please contact Lisa Foster, industry relations specialist, at Lisa@WCFLTourism.com or (850) 333-2728 if you have any questions about the Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award program.