The Princeton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau and Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce have announced the second annual Toast to Tourism Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 from 8-10 a.m. at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake. The ceremony will include four award presentations, and address the importance of tourism in the region and in the state of New Jersey.

The awards breakfast will honor leaders in the tourism industry who have enhanced and expanded tourism through their enthusiasm, passion, and dedication, and have made a significant promotional and economic impact in the industry in the Princeton-Mercer Region. The Salute to Service Award will be presented to Lori Rabon of Palmer Square Management and the Nassau Inn; along with the Tribute to Tourism Award presented to Art All Night Trenton. The Praise for Performance Award will be presented to two frontline employees who have demonstrated superior service above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations are now being accepted for these awards.

In addition to the award presentations, Brian Tyrrell of Stockton College will present the 2015 “Economic Impact of Tourism in the Princeton Region” study. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes will also provide welcoming remarks. The County has partnered with the Princeton Regional Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (PRCVB) to design and implement the Mercer County Branding Campaign. An update will be provided of the PRCVB work in conjunction with the EFK Group. In addition, Simpleview Inc. will reveal the new VisitPrinceton.org website and the PRCVB will also reveal a new promotional video for tourism in the Region.

Further information about the event can be found at www.princetonchamber.org.