In a celebration of hard work and dedication, nine winners have been recognised for the East Coast's tourism awards. Premier and Tourism Minister Will Hodgman congratulated all nominees and winners of the Great Eastern Driver Awards. "The awards celebrate the exceptional work East Coast tourism operators who help make this region such a popular destination for visitors," he said. IN OTHER NEWS: Winners of this year's event: ACCOMMODATION: Freycinet Lodge VISITOR EXPERIENCE: East Coast Cruises and Oyster Bay Tours FOOD, WINE, RETAIL: Freycinet Marine Farm COMMUNITY INITIATIVE: Maria Island Pledge NEW GREAT EASTERN DRIVER: Oyster Bay Tours EVENT OF THE YEAR: Bicheno Food and Wine Festival and Great Eastern Wine Weekend For more information at eastcoasttourism.com.au/awards.
