Explore Evansville wins best promotion for coverage of 2024 total solar eclipse
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Explore Evansville has won the Best Eclipse Promotion for Small Markets award at the 2025 Indiana Tourism Association Conference.
Officials state the award recognizes a community's planning, promotion and execution of activities around the 2024 total solar eclipse.
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Officials also state Evansville's strategic approach highlighted the city as a premier viewing destination, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for residents and visitors. The campaign featured extensive marketing efforts, educational programming and special events designed to maximize visitor experience and economic impact.
'We are honored to receive this recognition for our eclipse promotion,' said Kate Reibel, Director of Marketing & Development of Explore Evansville. 'This award reflects the hard work of our team and the incredible support from local partners who helped make the eclipse a memorable and well-organized event for both residents and visitors.'
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