Gov. Nathan Deal recognized several of the state’s top tourism professionals at the 2014 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Augusta. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau, the annual event gathered more than 500 of Georgia’s tourism industry professionals. The Larry Allen Tourism Leadership Award was presented to Barry White, President & CEO, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in leadership skills and abilities. Given in memory of Larry Allen, who was General Manager of Stone Mountain and exemplified all around friendship, support and leadership in the tourism industry.