The pineapple has been the symbol of hospitality since Colonial times. The Crystal Pineapple Tourism Award recognizes and celebrates the success of an individual, business, or organization that has contributed significantly to the success of tourism in the Starkville community. Award recipients are selected by the Partnership’s Convention and Visitors Bureau division.
Past Recipients
- 2021 — Mississippi State Baseball National Champions
- 2020 – The late Dan Camp
- 2019 — City of Starkville Parks & Recreation
- 2018 — Orientation & Events
- 2017 — Starkville Police Department
- 2016 — Mississippi State Women’s Basketball
- 2015 — Castle Properties, The Mill at MSU
- 2014 – Mississippi State University Football Team
- 2013 – Mississippi State University Baseball Team
- 2012 – Starkville CVB’s Marketing Team: Kathy Jacobs, Melissa Dixon, and Haley Montgomery
- 2011- Starkville Electric Department
- 2010 – Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
- 2009 – Mississippi State University Athletic Department
- 2008 – Starkville Area Arts Council
- 2007 – Coach Ron Polk and the MSU Baseball Team
- 2006 – Mississippi Horse Park
- 2005 – Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Committee
- 2004 – Chief Lindley and the Starkville Police Department
- 2003 – The late Dr. Joe Cardwell and Leota Cardwell
- 2002 – Larry Templeton
- 2001 – Dr. Donald Zacharias
