ArtsQuest’s Musikfest has been chosen as the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association 2021 Spirit of Hospitality Event of the Year award recipient.

This award recognizes a business that hosts an exceptional event that contributes to the local economy.

ArtsQuest’s Vice President of Hospitality and Food Services Susan Drexinger has also been chosen as PRLA’s Spirit of Hospitality Manager of the Year award recipient.

The organization will be honored at the PRLA Awards Gala Reception and Dinner on Nov. 8 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.

“Musikfest may be ArtsQuest’s flagship event, but the impact reaches far beyond our campus,” ArtsQuest President and CEO Kassie Hilgert said. “Now more than ever, it is important to support small business, tourism and economic development. It is an honor to host this uniquely Lehigh Valley event year after year.

“We are humbled to receive this recognition and we want to thank our entire team, along with hundreds of dedicated volunteers, sponsors, members and local businesses and community leaders who helped make this year’s ‘fest a reality.”