Get to Know 2024 Award Winner, Visit Dothan

Hannah Shiver tells us the award Visit Dothan recently accepted at Symposium - Event or Program Impact of the Year population under 500,000 - was truly a team effort. Shiver, the Executive Director of Visit Dothan is a Dothan native, so you know her passion for the community will shine in every project her team works on.The project that won them that award - a partnership with another Dothan native and former NFL football player who wanted to give back to kids in the area.A local football field received a refresh and was branded with the Atlanta Falcons logo. Additionally, 6 fields within their city parks system received makeovers. Soon after that, the city (and the new turf field) hosted one of the final NFL Flag Super-Regional tournaments in the country!Hannah says this project opened doors for young girls & boys interested in the sport, as well as revitalizing fields in parks across the city, providing new opportunities to outside residents.Advice for those inspired by Dothan's award - "It's all about partnership". Don't miss this episode where Hannah shares the big personality and hospitality of Dothan, Alabama. The Sports ETA Member Awards are powered by Team Travel Source, the leader in tournament housing for youth sports.