We're thrilled to announce the recipients of our annual scholarship program for Southeast Tourism Society's Marketing College, which awards talented industry professionals from across the STS member regions with a valuable opportunity to attend Marketing College. These scholarships, covering tuition, dorm room accommodations and most meals for the 2026 session, recognize dedication and a commitment to professional growth.
Congratulations to the following recipients:
- Courtney Mason, Experience Montgomery
- Dane Clark, Destination Rogers
- Grace Kelleher, Destination DC
- Krista Hoyt, Visit Indian River County
- Elizabeth Cobb, Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Ellie Kellen, Henderson Tourist Commission
- Megan LeBlanc, St. Martin Parish Tourism
- Dede Mogollon, Mississippi Tourism Association
- Gary Edwards, Sedalia Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Melody Varner, Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
- Heather Keffer, Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Jill Wilkey, Discover Upcountry Carolina Association
- Ashli Linkous, Visit Abingdon
- Tabitha Stover, Visit Fayetteville
Congratulations to these recipients, and thank you to all who applied—we received many strong applications from qualified candidates. We look forward to holding this scholarship program again next year and encourage everyone to consider applying for the 2027 session.
