Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the tourism industry!
Tourism Coordinator, Michelle Frechette, says this is the perfect opportunity to applaud the people and organizations in your community who champion tourism in your area.
"Each category has different criteria, but we're looking for the people who really stand out in your community through innovations, and how many people did the different events attract on a larger level, and how much media attention did it get, that sort of thing," says Frechette.
"Each of the 9 categories are very tourism-oriented," she explains. "The Gala is a great evening and a great way to celebrate their accomplishments from the past 18 months."
"And people can self-nominate as well," notes Frechette. "If they have a category that they think that they would be a good fit, then you can self-nominate for any of the categories, as well as nominating someone else!"
There is no cost to nominate someone or an organization, and all nominees receive a free ticket to the Gala.
Please listen to more with Michelle Frechette below!
The 2024 Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala will be taking place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Oakland Estate near Brandon, MB starting at 6:00 p.m.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
STEP 1.
Choose the category or categories you wish to submit a nomination for:
Event of the Year (Budget Over $5K) – This tribute is presented to a hallmark festival or event that creates substantial economic impact within the local community, attracts visitors from outside the region/province/country, generates regional/national media attention and positively promotes Southwest Manitoba.
Event of the Year (Budget Under $5K) – This tribute is presented to a hallmark festival or event that creates substantial economic impact within the local community, attracts visitors from outside the region/province/country, generates regional/national media attention and positively promotes Southwest Manitoba.
Marketing Excellence – This tribute is presented to a business, organization, event, or attraction that has developed an effective traditional, digital or social media marketing campaign that increases tourism to Southwest Manitoba.
Partnership – This tribute is presented to an alliance of local businesses and/or organizations and/or communities that have partnered together to promote tourism for a particular area.
Employee of the Year – This tribute is presented to a front-line employee in the tourism industry who demonstrates service excellence and has made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.
Volunteer of the Year – This tribute is presented to a volunteer (a person who has not received payment) who has demonstrated an outstanding effort in a tourism activity.
Indigenous Tourism – This tribute award is presented to an Indigenous product, service or experience that demonstrates cultural authenticity and sensitivity to the ecological, cultural and economic integrity of the community.
Business of the Year (Large) – This tribute award is presented to a tourism business, facility, event or attraction with more than 20 employees that provides exceptional visitor experiences that result in a high level of customer satisfaction through the experiences or services provided.
Business of the Year (Small) – This tribute award is presented to a tourism business, facility, event or attraction with fewer than 20 employees that provides exceptional visitor experiences that result in a high level of customer satisfaction through the experiences or services provided.
STEP 2 and 3 visit the Tribute to Tourism Awards nomination page HERE!
Thu, May 9, 5:30 PM
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