Courtesy Lake George Chamber of Commerce
Warren County Administrator Ryan Moore, was honored by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the 2021 S.T.A.R. Award.
Also, Sandy DeKleine, Diamond Point resident and former receptionist of the Lake George Chamber, was honored with the Sapphire Award.
The awards were presented at the chamber annual dinner in October at the Queensbury Hotel.
STAR stands for Supporting Tourism Around the Region.
The Sapphire Award was established in 2017 at the Chamber’s 65th Sapphire Anniversary Gala to honor a “gem” in the community.
“I am extremely grateful and humbled by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors decision to present me with the STAR Award,” said Moore. “Tourism is crucial to ensuring Warren County’s economy is strong and that the quality of life for our residents and tourists is vibrant.
Officials said Moore was selected for leading the effort to get the hospitality businesses open successfully throughout the pandemic while navigating the state restrictions and changing guidelines.
“His leadership and collaborative spirit have continued throughout 2021 to procure vaccines, provide daily pandemic updates and more, directly impacting the Lake George regional hospitality industry and the overall visitor experience for the thousands of visitors who enjoy Warren County each year,” the Chamber said..
Courtesy Lake George Chamber of Commerce
The award was presented by Frank Dittrich, general manager of the Inn at Erlowest.
“What I admire about Ryan Moore is his knowledge, tireless dedication, openness, straight forward approach and of course a great sense of humor,” said Dittrich. “Ryan seemed to be at the center of everything surrounding our community efforts.”
Chamber officials said DeKleine is committed to the well-being of the community through her frontline interaction with members, residents, visitors, and colleagues. Her efforts impacted the sustainability of many businesses, while she assisted with the J1 Visa Student Connection program, and offered direct referrals to a variety of attractions, activities, and dining. Her work was applauded by many in the business community. Gina Mintzer, executive director of the Lake George Chamber presented the award.
The annual dinner included an annual report highlighting the Chamber’s activities for the year. The Chamber manages the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, the TasteNY Market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center, and the Village of Lake George Information Center.
The evening program included keynote speaker Mark Mulholland, co-anchor of WNYT NewsChannel 13, who spoke about his own personal history of growing up in Whitehall and working in his family’s restaurant.