Tourism lead Meredith Maywood recognized by Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Oxford County’s exceptional work in tourism was recognized last week at the Ontario Tourism Resiliency Awards in Huntsville, where Meredith Maywood, the County’s tourism lead, was recognized as the 2022 Tourism Champion of the Year.

The Tourism Champion award, bestowed through Tourism Industry Association of Ontario peer nominations, is awarded annually to an individual who embodies Ontario's tourism spirit. Maywood’s selection was based on a number of achievements and collaborations, in particular her efforts to support local businesses in recovering from the economic challenges of COVID-19.

 Maywood has developed a suite of local tourism experiences, including the Oxford County Cheese Trail, Gravel Grazers/Ride Oxford, and the co-brand Oxford Fresh. Through Tourism Oxford’s support, several local businesses have developed experiential tourism offerings, such as Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life, Snyder’s Fall Campfires, Early Bird Coffee Roasting Lab, the award-winning Ottercreek Woodworks Tree to Table, and many more. Tourism Oxford is also the recipient of Gold Level certificate in Green Tourism for its green tourism offerings.

 Tourism Oxford partner Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life in Bright also received three honours at the award ceremony: Sustainability, Innovation, and Collaboration.  

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 Meredith Maywood, Tourism Specialist, Oxford County

“When someone receives this award they are standing there with a community behind them. I am so grateful for Oxford’s community of creators, innovators and collaborators that have a passion to share Oxford’s stories with visitors, and the community that embraces them. Through massive support from residents and businesses coming to the table with big dreams and a passion to work together, amazing things are happening in Oxford County and people are noticing.”

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• Photo: Tourism lead Meredith Maywood (centre) pictured at the awards night with Tourism Oxford staff members Karlee Slattery (left) and Emily Van Straten (right). Download

About Oxford County

Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 125,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” As a partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is emerging as a leader in sustainable growth through the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan and County Council’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy, becoming a zero waste community and working towards zero poverty. Situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, agriculture is a key industry that is driving innovation in sustainable industries and diversifying the local economy. Oxford County offers a thriving local arts, culture and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The Oxford County Administration Building is located in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca or follow our social media sites at www.oxfordcounty.ca/social. Oxford County’s Strategic Plan is at oxfordcounty.ca/strategicplan.