From left are BrianThuringer, president and owner of MaddenÕs on Gull Lake, and John Edman, executive director of the Minnesota Office ofTourism.

Madden's on Gull Lake was awarded the Minnesota Sustainable Tourism Award at the Minnesota Office of Tourism's annual conference Jan. 26 at Cragun's.

The Sustainable Tourism Award is presented to the person, company or institution that supports outstanding efforts to sustain, protect and enhance Minnesota's environment while promoting its tourism markets.

The recipient must demonstrate a clear connection between their endeavors and tourism and must also demonstrate exceptional performance in areas such as resource conservation, performance efficiency and increased employee and guest awareness of sustainable tourism practices.

"We're proud to receive this recognition for our endeavors. Our staff is passionate about protecting and preserving the land and lakes that have been entrusted to our care," said Brian Thuringer, president and owner of Madden's on Gull Lake.

Madden's on Gull Lake is celebrating 81 years as a family owned and operated, full-service resort, conference and recreational complex on 1,000 acres on the Pine Beach Peninsula of Gull Lake.

For more information on the green practices in place at Madden's on Gull Lake, visit www.maddens.com.