DEANS annual Gala Awards Dinner will take place April 6 at Glasgow Square showcasing the hard work, talent and dedication of people involved in the local tourism industry, said Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shore marketing director Cindy MacKinnon.
DEANS annual Gala Awards Dinner will take place April 6 at Glasgow Square showcasing the hard work, talent and dedication of people involved in the local tourism industry, said Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shore marketing director Cindy MacKinnon.
Tickets are on sale, and people can contact the DEANS office to secure your seat [email protected]. Tickets are selling for $65 each or a table of 8 is $480.
The nominees are:
Rising Star
This award will be presented to a new tourism sector business or attraction established within the last 5 years that demonstrates strong potential for tourism development within the DEANS region. Judges will be looking at innovation, creativity, dedication, community contribution and business achievement.
Caldera Distilling
Sober Island Brewing
Peace by Chocolate
Chief Experience Opportunity (CEO)
This award will be presented to a tourism sector individual, business or attraction, which has been stalwart on the regional tourism and cultural scene, leading the way as an example of excellence. Judges will be looking at commitment and inspiration, business achievement, community involvement, length of service and leadership.
Market to Main Event at New Glasgow Farmers Market
Northumberland Fisheries Museum
Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean
Festival and Events
Presented to a festival or event, which has served as an attraction, drawing significant visitors to the area and promotes the growth of the local tourism industry. Judges will be looking at quality of event, innovation and creativity, consistency, community impact and pride and economic spinoffs.
Lost Shores Gran Fondo
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Sherbrooke Village Old Fashioned Christmas
Northumbeerfest
Flavour
This award will be presented to a food and beverage establishment which has made an impact on creating an experience for the visitor. Judges will be looking at innovation, creativity, dedication, vision, originality and lasting impression.
Acropole Pizza
Main Street Café – Maritime Inn Antigonish
The Thistle Bar & Grill
Uprooted Market Café
Marketing
This award will be presented to a tourism sector accommodation or attraction, which has made a marketing impact on the local tourism scene, bringing high profile to the DEANS region. Judges will be looking at innovation, creativity, dedication, marketing impact and leadership.
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
Sober Island Brewing Company
Treelings
Nova Scotia Spirit Company
Fleur Mainville Ambassador Award
Representing all things Fleur stood for, this award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated community pride, presents themselves as an Ambassador to our region and is involved with community development. Judges will be looking at innovation and creativity, personal commitment, dedication and community contribution.
Kimberly Dickson
Anne Emmett
Gordon Hammond
Sandy Moser
