“The World Discovers Zaporizhzhia” Contest results
On January 9, 2009, on the eve of 70th anniversary of Zaporizhzhia oblast at the Hotel “Intourist” in Zaporizhzhia the presentation of results and winners awarding of the oblast Contest “The World Discovers Zaporizhzhia” took place. The contest was held within the framework of Canada-Ukraine Partnership Project “Regional Governance and Development” (RGD) along with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Zaporizhzhia Oblast State Administration (OSA) and lasted from October 6 to December 15, 2008. Taking into account the fact that tourism is one of the principal priorities of Zaporizhzhia Regional Development Strategy till 2015 the purpose of the contest was identification of the best ideas on “Zaporizhzhia touristic” brand promotion at the world tourism market and public engagement into development of the native region.
The Contest helped to draw attention to the touristic sites and objects that hadn’t been noticed yet and to identify effective ways of promoting the region among citizens of other regions and countries.
L. Sizintsova, Head of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Zaporizhzhia OSA, mentioned that the Contest concluded the Year of Tourism in Ukraine. RGD Project and the Contest helped to get to know public and business opinion as for the necessity of tourism development in Zaporizhzhia oblast and specific ways for the region promotion at the world tourism market.
The Project received a lot of applications from Zaporizhzhia oblast citizens and even from other oblasts of Ukraine. Among the Contest participants were people of different age and occupation. Each idea deserved to be noticed. The best applications and winners of the contest included:
1. Nomination “The Best Video Clip”
The winner - Lyudmyla Olenenko, Teacher of History from Kamianka-Dniprovska rayon school, the project: “Seven Wonders of Kamianka-Dniprovska Rayon” (presentation, web-site, booklet)
2. Nomination “The Best Excursion Route”
The winner – Oksana Pokhylko – third-year student of Classic Private University, the project “Tourist Route “EURO 2012”
3. Nomination “Useful Information for Tourists”
The winner – Marat Dospolov, third-year student of Classic Private University, the booklet “Guide Around Zaporizhzhia”
4. Nomination “The Best Ideas for Tourism Development Program”
The winners – Pavlo Okselenko, Anton Zinchenko, Serhiy Lysenko, third-year students of Kyiv National Institute of Culture and Arts, the project “Strategy for Tourism Development in Zaporizhzhia Oblast"
5. Nomination “The Best Logo”
The winner – Maksym Orhiets’ – eleven form student of Berdiansk city school, creative composition “Priazovie: Historical Motherland of Tulips” and logo
6. Nomination “The Best Investment Idea”
The winner – Tetiana Zhdanovych, doctor-physiotherapist, Zaporizhzhia, investment idea “Development of Treatment-and-Health-Improving Tourism in Zaporizhzhia oblast”
7. Nomination “The Best Souvenirs”
The winner – Viktoria Chekalova, Manager of the creative team ”Master”, Zaporizhzhia, souvenir products (calendar and meccano)
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