2022 ORNHA Tourism Awards

Welcome to the second annual Oil Region National Heritage Area Tourism Awards voting! The public provided nominations during the end of August and beginning of September. Voting will take place September 6-16. The nominee with the most votes in each category will receive a certificate and signage declaring them the winner for 2022. Winners will be announced later in September and featured via Oil Region Alliance social media.

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* 1. What is the Best Dish in the Oil Region?

BBQ Bacon Burger at Dawndi's in Franklin

Liberty Street Burger at Trails to Ales in Franklin

Kale Salad at Iron Furnace in Franklin

Brisket & Gouda sandwich at The Well in Titusville

Smashburger from Curbside StrEAT Co., at The Merc, Titusville

Pecan Crusted Chicken from Bella Cucina, Franklin

None of the above

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* 2. What is the Best Drink in the Oil Region?

Shaved Ice from Sprinklez in The Merc in Titusville and Seneca

Boba Drink from Sprinklez in The Merc in Titusville and Seneca

Brokenspoke Blueberry Beer at Trails to Ales in Franklin

Thai Iced Tea from Homegrown Kitchen in Franklin

Vanilla Iced Latte at Iron Furnace in Franklin

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* 3. What is the Best Guest Room in the Oil Region?

The Witherup House in Franklin

Haggerty Hollow, an AirBnB outside of Franklin

Peddlers & Paddlers Inn, Franklin

Cottage and Farm House at Two Mile Run County Park

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* 4. What is the Best Shop in the Oil Region?

Stonehouse Jack, Titusville

Core Goods, Oil City

Amy’s Closet and Sassy’s Gifts, Franklin

Cali Rae's Haute Spot, Franklin

The Printer's Cabinet and Curiosities, Franklin

Franklin Clothing Exchange, Franklin

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* 5. Who is the Best Industry Advocate in the Oil Region? In other words, who is always sharing good news about the region, encouraging people to attend local events, and pitching in to make our communities better?

Ashley (Cowles) Sheffer

Ronnie Beith

Maureen James

Kim Harris

Wendy Thompson

Luke Kauffman

Chris Fiely

JC Caton

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* 6. Who is the Best Industry Partner/Organization in the Oil Region? In other words, what group goes above and beyond to bring people to the Oil Region and make their visits special?

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

Franklin Retail Association

Oil Region Library Association

Titusville Iron Works

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* 7. What is the Best Must Do Activity or Attraction in the Oil Region?

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

Historic Pithole City

Venango Museum

Seneca Lanes

Titusville Iron Works

Applefest

Franklin's Light Up Night

Kayaking

Tattoo from Austin Ink

Two Mile Run County Park

Ax Throwing at Allegheny River Retreat Center, Franklin

The Escape Room in Titusville

Farm to Fork Event Sponsored by Titusville Renaissance at Drake Well Train Depot

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* 8. What is the Best Must See Landmark in the Oil Region?

Barrow Civic Theater, Franklin

Driller Monument at Woodlawn Cemetery, Titusville

Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monuments near the Venango County Courthouse in Franklin

Pipeline Alley, Oil City

Two Mile Run County Park

Wildcat Mansion

Allegheny River Retreat Center in Franklin

Morrison Park, Seneca

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* 9. Please provide your home zip code. If you'd like to provide additional info, we'd love to have that, too. We'll draw a random respondent who completed all the info to win an ORNHA t-shirt once the survey is complete.

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