Peggy Ziglin Nets Colorado Governor's Award For Outstanding Individual Contribution to Tourism

Ziglin recognized with highest honors by the Colorado Tourism Office for her work that not only extends the brand message of the Outlets of Colorado, but also several partner tourism destinations and attractions

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. October 07, 2010

Loveland / Castle Rock / Silverthorne, CO - October 6, 2010 - Peggy Ziglin, Public Relations and Tourism Director for the Outlets of Colorado in Castle Rock, Silverthorne and Loveland, earned the Outstanding Individual Contribution to Tourism award for her major and lasting contributions to Colorado tourism, one of the state's largest industries with $8.6 billion in attributable annual revenues.

She was awarded top honors at the Governor's 2010 Colorado Tourism Conference in Snowmass Village on Thursday, September 30, chosen by a selection committee for the leadership, vision and inspiration she provides to her organization and numerous Colorado communities and attractions, which benefit from her ingenuity and results-driven programming. "The success of the Outlets of Colorado's Strike A Pose Model Search was a direct result of Peggy's vision and dedication," said Don Marostica, director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and interim director for the Colorado Tourism Office. "Peggy is a great example of an individual who not only propels her organization forward, but is also an ambassador for Colorado tourism. She is very deserving of this prestigious award."

Initially nominated for the Outstanding Marketing Program award for her work with the Strike A Pose Model Search contest, the selection panel ultimately deemed that Ziglin was more appropriate for the Individual award for her tireless and focused work-- a predisposition clearly supported by numerous voluntary letters of praise and recognition from state tourism and fashion industry leaders.

One letter, from Regional Director of Fashion Group International of Denver Scottie Iverson, succinctly sums up the observations and admiration of many in her letter to the judges in support of Ziglin: “Peggy brings talent and is grace under fire as she travels the state in her 'office on wheels' giving inspiration, sharing style and an abundance of ideas to promote tourism in Colorado, the state that she loves, and especially at the three centers she represents. She understands the big picture, forms alliances and treasured partnerships and follows through - not just fulfilling the agreed-upon, but over delivering in every aspect of the project with tremendous generosity and heart. To work with Peggy is to be treated like royalty.”

Typical of Ziglin to share the spotlight, she said, “It is such an honor to receive this incredible Governor's award. I'm so excited, but also want to share it with many others who have helped put our Strike A Pose Model Search on the map. It shows that by working together we have been able to grow this program to benefit Colorado. My thanks go out to all."