Backroads of Appalachia received the Tourism of the Year Award at the 2026 SOAR Inspires Awards. The organization said it passed the award on to Scott Alexander with Perry County, crediting his partnership and support in helping turn tourism ideas into opportunities across the region. Backroads of Appalachia also credited the communities, partners and volunteers who have helped grow its mission throughout Eastern Kentucky. Source: Backroads of Appalachia #AppalachiaInsider #EasternKentucky #PerryCounty #BackroadsOfAppalachia #SOARInspires #Tourism