(l to r) Mike Savaloja, Jamestown Tourism Board Vice President, Jamestown Tourism Marketing Manager Warren Abrahamson, Sakakawea Award recipient Allison Limke, and Jamestown Tourism Executive Director Emily Bivens.
Individuals and organizations were honored with the 2026 Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards recently, recognized for their roles in bolstering North Dakota’s $3 billion tourism industry.
The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden and Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman during the North Dakota Travel Industry Conference held in Grand Forks.
Jamestown’s Allison Limke received high praise for her leadership at Frontier Village. She won the Sakakawea Award for a Behind-the-Scenes Tourism Employee. The award statement says: “Steady planning and research-driven decision-making have guided Frontier Village’s recent renewal under the leadership of Allison Limke. She helped reshape the site into a more interactive, family-focused attraction by improving interpretation, adding hands-on experiences and expanding amenities.”
Lt. Gov. Strinden said that “Tourism strengthens communities across our state, and today’s award winners represent the passion and creativity that makes North Dakota stand out. Their work makes our state more welcoming, more vibrant and more connected for visitors and residents alike.”
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