HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Bus Association has awarded its annual Travel Supplier, Associate, and Bus Operator of the Year Awards to association members.

The Bus Operator of the Year Award was presented to Nelson Floyd of Perkiomen Tours in Pennsburg, Pa. Floyd was nominated by PBAs associate and travel supplier members for his service on the PBA Board, serving as co-chair of PBA Marketplace, and commitment to national events such as the American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association annual trade shows.

The Associate of the Year Award was presented to David Schmidt, national sales director for Prevost Car. Schmidt was nominated by bus operator members of the association for his commitment to the association as a board member, his relationships with bus operators throughout Pennsylvania, and participation in national industry events.

The annual Travel Supplier of the Year Award was presented to Chris Harrower, group sales director for the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pa.

Harrower was nominated by bus operator members of the association for his commitment to the association, the work he has done with individual bus companies, and his contribution to the hospitality industry as a whole.

All nominees for the awards are required to be an employee of a current PBA member, have exhibited an outstanding commitment to PBA for a minimum of five years, have a minimum of five years in the motorcoach industry, and have shown a special interest and dedication to a PBA member.

Reputation and respect in the motorcoach industry by colleagues and peers

Also plays a significant role in final review of nominees.

The Pennsylvania Bus Association has represented the business and governmental interests of private bus companies operating in Pennsylvania for 85 years. It also promotes travel by motorcoach, and tour and charter service provided by operator members in cooperation with and support for its travel industry supplier members.