Tourism Saskatchewan is pleased to congratulate the 46 finalists whose contributions to Saskatchewan's tourism industry in 2006 will be recognized at the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala on April 19, 2007 in Regina.
"The impressive accomplishments of these finalists, along with the scope of nominations submitted, reflect the remarkable vision, spirit and talent that drive our province's vibrant tourism industry," says Carol Lumb, Acting President/CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. "Saskatchewan's fourth largest industry, tourism engages people in communities, large or small, throughout the province. All of the finalists and nominees are to be commended for demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment."
A 12-person provincial tourism industry committee selected the following finalists from more than 100 nominations:
Rookie of the Year
Gallagher Centre, Yorkton
KÕNA-FEST, Regina
Old Man on His Back Interpretive Centre, Eastend
Service Excellence (Individual)
Linda Caswell, Shell Lake Esso
Chantelle Gartner, Macklin & District Bunnock Tourist Booth
Tom Kiefer, Nagel's Audio Visual Services, Regina
Service Excellence (Business)
Creative Compliments, Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Western Development Museum, North Battleford
Corporate Partner of the Year
Regina Leader-Post & Saskatoon Star Phoenix
SaskTel
Yorkton Exhibition Association
Tourism Media Award for Travel Journalism
John L. Perret, Saskatoon
Dave Smallwood, Air Ronge
Yorkton This Week
Gil Carduner Marketing Award (Budget of Under $20,000)
The Great Excursions Company, Regina
Gil Carduner Marketing Award (Budget of Over $20,000)
Hatchet Lake Lodge, Prince Albert
Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Promotional Marketing Campaign - Event or Festival
(Budget of Under $20,000)
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon
Windscape Kite Festival, Swift Current
World Junior A Challenge, Yorkton
Promotional Marketing Campaign - Event or Festival
(Budget of Over $20,000)
2006 PotashCorp Vanier Cup, Saskatoon
2006 Tim Horton's Brier, Regina
Canadian Western Agribition, Regina
Promotional Marketing Campaign (Association, Bureau or Region)
Action Southwest Tourism Leadership Team - "Experience Saskatchewan's Great Southwest" Campaign
Tourism Regina - "Shop, Stay & Play" Campaign
Tourism Regina - "The Perfect Drive" Campaign
Fred Heal Tourism Ambassador Award
George Fleming, Hatchet Lake
Kyle McDonald, Kipling
Laurel Yanke, Yorkton
Land of Living Skies Award
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Fort Battleford National Historic Site, Battleford
Sundogs Excursions, Waskesiu Lake
Spirit of Saskatchewan Award
Danceland, Watrous
Historic Reesor Ranch, Maple Creek
Robertson Trading Company, La Ronge
Creative Excellence Award
Allen Sapp Gallery, North Battleford
Bredenbury Lights, Bredenbury
Kyle Riabko, Saskatoon
Business of the Year (Under 50 Full-time Employees)
Connossieur Limousine Service, Saskatoon
Dakota Dunes Golf Links, Saskatoon
NorSask Aviation, La Ronge
Business of the Year (Over 50 Full-time Employees)
Elk Ridge Resort, Prince Albert National Park of Canada
IPSCO Place, Regina
TCU Place, Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala will be celebrated onstage at the Conexus Arts Centre. The Chairman's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will also be announced that evening.
To purchase tickets, contact Nancy Rathgaber (306)787-9844 or email nancy.rathgaber@sasktourism.com.
Author
- First name: Susan
- Last name: Parkin
- Company: Tourism Saskatchewan
- Email: susan.parkin@sasktourism.com
