Congratulations to the finalists in Tourism Winnipeg and Travel Manitoba’s first annual Tourism Awards! Each category will have a Winnipeg and a Manitoba winner, to be announced at the awards presentation on October 19.
Event of the Year - Presented to an organization, business or facility for hosting an event, conference, festival or gala that makes a substantial economic impact within the local community, attracts visitors from outside the community and creates an outstanding experience for attendees.
HYPERART
Boo at the Zoo
Morden Corn & Apple Festival
Holiday Alley
Gimli Ice Fishing Village
Marketing Campaign of the Year - Presented to an individual, organization, business or marketing consortium in recognition of a creative or innovative marketing campaign that increases visitation, revenue or other campaign objectives in alignment with campaign goals.
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada – Grand Opening
Assiniboine Park Conservancy – The Leaf Opening Launch
Trail Tutors Inc. – Northgate Trails Dauphin
Winnipeg Folk Fest – 2022 Folk Fest
Sustainable Tourism - Presented to an organization, tourism business, facility, event or attraction that demonstrates a commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability and works to mitigate any harmful impact in these areas. The nominee meets the needs of visitors now, while actively protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.
Pineridge Hollow
Wild Loon Adventure Company
Oak Hammock Marsh – Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
The Forks North Portage
Business of the Year – Large (more than 20 employees) - Presented to a tourism business, facility, event or attraction with 20 or more employees that provides exceptional visitor experiences that result in high levels of customer satisfaction through the experiences or services provided
Activate Games
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature
A Maze in Corn
Churchill Wild
Business of the Year – Small (fewer than 20 employees) - 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 of services provided.
Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
The Good Will Social Club
Fête Jockey Events
Moonlit Canopy
Kum Bac Kabins
Voyageur Houseboats
Business Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Presented to an organization, tourism business, facility, event or attraction that demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for both staff and visitors. The nominee has successfully implemented a strategic approach to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their everyday business practices and workplace culture.
The Manitoba Museum
WAG–Qaumajuq
Falcon Trails Resort & Falcon Ridge Ski Resort
Prairie Gal Fishing
Employee of the Year - Presented to a front-line employee in the tourism industry who demonstrates service excellence and has made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry. The nominee has made a lasting and positive impact that enhances visitors’ experiences and creates a high level of customer satisfaction.
Dorothy Martinez
Lidia Selles
Camila Quintanilla
Breanna Rae
Brenna Philp
Kaelyn Delaurier
Indigenous Tourism - Presented to an Indigenous-owned tourism business or operator who delivers an exceptional culturally-based travel experience that is respectful of the ecological, cultural and economic integrity of the host community or area. The product is authentic and promotes or advances Indigenous culture with goals to educate visitors and generate or stimulate economic activity in the region.
Agowiidiwinan Centre
Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport
Borealis Beading
Prairie Berry
National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
Volunteer of the Year - Presented to a volunteer —or volunteer program— who demonstrates service excellence and has made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry. The nominee has devoted a significant amount of time without financial compensation and has made a long-term positive impact on visitor experience and satisfaction.