Arkansas Tourism Names 2026 Henry Award Winners

by AMP Staff February 27, 2026

Arkansas Tourism announced the winners of the 2026 Henry Awards during a special banquet at the 52nd-annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Little Rock on Feb. 24.

The Henry Awards honor the very best of Arkansas’ tourism community, recognizing the individuals, organizations and attractions whose leadership and vision leave a lasting impact on the Natural State.

The 2026 Henry Award recipients are:

Tourism Person of the Year: Pati Brown, Diamond Lakes Travel Association
Natural State Development Award: King of the Crag
Excellence in Hospitality Award: Marshal Stettler, 21c Hotel
Individual Innovation in Tourism Award: Chris Kent, Argenta Downtown Council
Tourism Attraction of the Year: Beatles at the Ridge
Tourism Organization of the Year: Visit Bentonville
Tourism Hall of Fame Inductee: Steve Arrison, Visit Hot Springs

Featured Image: Tourism Person of the Year Pati Brown (center) with Shea Lewis of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and Dalaney Thomas, Arkansas Tourism director. (Photo provided)
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2026 Henry Awards Arkansas Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Arkansas tourism Beatles at the Ridge Chris Kent King of the Crag Little Rock Marshal Stettler Pati Brown Steve Arrison Visit Bentonville

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