Suwanee festival honored
A Suwanee festival was honored during the Southeast Festivals and Events Association conference held last month at Stone Mountain.
The annual Suwanee Day festival won silver awards for “best festival” with a budget under $75,000 and “best volunteer.” It also won a bronze award for “best green component.” The volunteer award recognized Doug Schwendy, who has served as transportation chair of the Suwanee Day planning committee for three years.
Suwanee also won an award for “best event within an event” for the Chalk Walk Art competition that is part of the city’s springtime Arts in the Park festival.
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