South County Tourism Council Wins 2025 Rhode Island Hospitality Anchor Award for “Must-See Attraction”
Charlestown, RI – South County Tourism Council is honored to announce it has received the 2025 Rhode Island Hospitality Association Anchor award for Must-See Attraction for the Thomas Dambo Trolls in Rhode Island.
The award was presented by Rhode Island celebrity Ian Brownhill and accepted on behalf of the Council by board member Carly Callahan, Executive Director of the United Theatre.
“We are deeply honored and humbled by this recognition,” said Louise Bishop, President of the South County Tourism Council. “As a small team, we are proud to achieve big things on behalf of our community and visitors. This award celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and welcoming spirit that make South County special.”
The Council extends its sincere thanks to the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and to the voters who helped make this recognition possible. We also gratefully acknowledge our partners — Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, and Rhode Island Commerce.
About South County Tourism Council: The South County Tourism Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the towns of Charlestown, Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich and Westerly as a single leisure travel destination known as “South County”. For more information, please visit southcountyri.com.
About the RI Hospitality Anchor Awards:
The ANCHORS — short for Awards for Noteworthy Champions of Hospitality and Outstanding Restaurant Service—represent the highest recognition in our industry. They spotlight excellence, innovation, and dedication across all facets of hospitality. From chefs and hotel staff to emerging leaders and community champions, the awards showcase those whose work sets the standard for our state’s vibrant hospitality sector.
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