Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence

The 2019 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners:  

Community Service Award - Gerry Gibson
Culinary Tourism Excellence Award - Founders House Dining & Drinks
Human Resource Leadership Award - Kevin Richardson
New Tourism Business of the Year Award - Birkinshaw’s Tearoom, Coffee House & Restaurant
Tourism Champion Award - Donna Hatt
Tourism Business of the Year Award - Stellar Investments
Alastair & Frances Campbell Tourism Achievement Award - Earl Timmons
Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award - Deep Sky Eye Observatory
Indigenous Tourism Business Award - Eskasoni Cultural Journeys 

Pineapple Awards Winners: 

Lindsey Bosnick
Archie Doucette
Jeremy Locke

The Awards:

ALASTAIR & FRANCES CAMPBELL TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD An individual who has demonstrated long-term commitment, energy, service, and vision to the enhancement of the Tourism Industry in Nova Scotia. Sponsored by TIANS

AMBASSADOR AWARD/CHAMPION AWARD An individual or organization who has excelled in efforts to develop Tourism on a provincial, national, or international basis, and whose activities have made a major impact on Tourism and Culture in Nova Scotia. Sponsored by Discover Halifax

PARKS CANADA SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD The criteria established for the Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award reflect the three pillars of sustainable tourism; development-economic viability, environmental sustainability, and cultural appropriateness. The recipient of this award has made a contribution to practicing and promoting sustainable tourism in Nova Scotia. Sponsored by Parks Canada

TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Recognizes the best of the best in one of the five sectors. The winner of this award is recognized for their efforts in outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the Industry. Sponsored by Tourism Nova Scotia

CULINARY TOURISM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE  Presented to an operator, advocate or event that is dedicated to advancing the culinary tourism movement in Nova Scotia. Connecting people to the local flavours through food and beverage offerings has become integral to the provincial brand. This award recognizes the passion and excellence of our growers, restauranteurs, chefs, and beverage producers as well as other relevant nominees. Sponsored by Halifax Port Authority

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognizes a new tourism business in Nova Scotia that has demonstrated notable achievements in areas such as: business growth/economic impact, excellence in customer service, innovation and quality focus in operation. Sponsored by Halifax Stanfield International Aiport

INDIGENOUS TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognizes a new tourism business in Nova Scotia that has demonstrated notable achievements in areas such as: business growth/economic impact, excellence in customer service, innovation and a quality focus in the operation. Sponsored by Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network

	COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Recognizes people who are making a significant contribution to the local community in which they do business.  Sponsored by Bay Ferries Limited
	HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERSHIP AWARD An individual or organization who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the development of future professionals for the Tourism Industry through education and training. Sponsored by Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council
	Past Winners: 2019 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners  2018 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2017 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2016 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2015 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2014 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2013 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2012 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2011 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2010 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2009 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2008 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2007 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners 2006 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Winners A special thank you to our award partner: