The Tourism Industry Association of PEI is now accepting nominations for the Annual Industry Awards on March 6th & 7th, 2013 in conjunction with the Tourism Conference & Awards Gala. This year’s conference will be held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Nominations for the following awards can be made on behalf of individuals, businesses, and organizations representing excellence in the tourism industry. Self-nominations are accepted.

Tourism is a major industry on PEI, contributing over $46 million dollars in provincial tax revenues to the economy and employing thousands of Islanders each year. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize those businesses and individuals who provide outstanding hospitality and service to over 1.2 million visitors each year and thank them for their contributions. 

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Lieutenant-Governor's Tourism Award

This award is presented to a person or persons past or present, in private sector, government, association or trade group who has made a significant contribution to the development of tourism on Prince Edward Island.
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Walt Wheeler Media Award

The nominee for this award can be a person or company who have worked in any aspect of the communication field. Support for the tourism industry and a unique degree of innovation and professionalism are to be considered in nominating for this award. Good reporting, publications, films, brochures, promotional material and campaigns can be considered for this award.
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Hospitality Award (King's, Queen's, & Prince Counties)

This award will be presented to three persons, one from each county, who have demonstrated outstanding hospitality and whose personal achievements have aided a particular establishment, group or area in the tourism field. Not only should operators be considered for this award, but also the "behind the scenes person" such as the kitchen staff, server, room attendant, etc.
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Operator of the Year Award

This award is to recognize the individual and/or operator in the trade areas affiliated with TIAPEI. The nominee must have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism combined with support in the tourism industry and superior service and hospitality to visitors.
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Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award

Parks Canada, in collaboration with TIAPEI, will launch the “Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award.” The winner of this award will automatically be qualified for the TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence.

This ‘Parks Canada Sponsored Sustainable Tourism Award’ will have the following criteria:

• A demonstrated commitment to excellence and encouraged an appreciation of, and respect for, our natural, cultural and aesthetic heritage;
• Strived to achieve tourism development in a manner which harmonizes economic objectives with the protection and enhancement of our natural and cultural heritage;
• Cooperated with colleagues and the industry in promoting sustainable development;
• Offered tourism products and services that are consistent with community values and the surrounding environment; and
• Fostered greater public awareness of the economic, social, cultural and environmental significance of tourism.

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Tourism Advisory Council Brand Essence Award

The Tourism Advisory Council, along with Tourism PEI, will present the second annual TAC Brand Essence Award that will recognize one PEI tourism operation annually which has successfully adapted The Gentle Island of Rejuvenation into their marketing materials. For more information the the Gentle Island of Rejuvenation brand, please visit the Tourism Advisory Council's website at www.peitac.com.

• The Brand Essence Award will recognize an operator or organization that embodies the PEI message, Gentle Island of Rejuvenation.
• This Brand ambassador will not only bring the Brand to life through their marketing efforts, but also communicate the Gentle Island in their daily interactions with visitors.
• Marketing efforts should reflect the unique selling properties of the Brand, highlighting the red earth and cliffs, the miles of sandy beaches, vivid colours and the agricultural landscape.

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For more information or questions about any of the awards call TIAPEI at 902-566-5008.