Beaumont CVB Hosts 34th Annual Hall of Fame Awards

Event celebrates planners who chose the city as their destination for conferences and other gatherings.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau held its 34th annual event planner Hall of Fame awards reception, honoring a diverse range of people who have chosen Beaumont as the destination for their conferences, class reunions, tournaments, weddings, and other gatherings. The awards recognize the important role these event planners play in bringing significant visitor traffic and economic activity to the area.

Why it matters

The Beaumont CVB's annual Hall of Fame Awards highlight the city's efforts to attract and support event planners, who play a crucial role in driving tourism and economic growth. By celebrating these planners, the CVB reinforces Beaumont's reputation as a desirable destination for a wide variety of events and gatherings.

The details

During the awards ceremony, Beaumont CVB Executive Director Freddie Willard thanked and introduced her staff, and Mayor Roy West gave opening remarks. Director of Sales Shannon Mires then presented the evening's awards to the honored event planners. According to the CVB, the organization was integral in hosting 133 events, welcoming 90 organizations to Beaumont, and generating $9.1 million in economic activity in 2025.

  • The 34th annual Beaumont CVB Hall of Fame Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Freddie Willard

Executive Director of the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Roy West

Mayor of Beaumont, Texas.

Shannon Mires

Director of Sales at the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Desiree Pete

Director of Marketing at the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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What they’re saying

“Our job is to encourage people to come to Beaumont. Event planners are usually in the background, but we get to put on these awards to recognize them. We're the planners for the event planners.”

— Desiree Pete, Director of Marketing, Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau (beaumontenterprise.com)

The takeaway

The Beaumont CVB's annual Hall of Fame Awards showcase the city's commitment to supporting the event planning industry, which is crucial for driving tourism and economic growth. By recognizing the contributions of these event planners, Beaumont reinforces its reputation as a desirable destination for a wide range of gatherings and celebrations.