Who should be nominated?

Any individual or business/organisation who demonstrates exemplary performance, outstanding service quality, commitment to excellence and dedication to the tourism industry.

 

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What Awards will be presented?

The Awards which will be presented are:

1. Award of Excellence - Individual. One each in the following industry categories
   • Accommodation
   • Food & Beverage
   • Attractions & Activities
   • Cruise
   • Entertainment
   • Public Sector
   • Retail
   • Tourism Services
   • Support Services
   • Transport
   • Tourism Micro Enterprises
2. Achievement of Excellence - Business/Organisation
   • Accommodation
   • Food & Beverage
   • Attractions & Activities
   • Retail
   • Tourism Services
   • Support Services
   • Transport
   • Community Tourism
   • Public Sector
   • Tourism Micro Enterprises
3. Environmental Excellence - Business/Organisation
4. Tourism Student Excellence - Individual
5. HIV/AIDS Award - Business/Organisation
6. Honesty/Bravery Award - Individual
7. People's Choice Award - Business/Organisation   
8. Visitors' Choice Excellence Award - Business/Organisation
9. Pillar of Tourism Industry Award - Individual 
10. Pillar of Tourism Industry Award - Business/Organisation
11. Minister of Tourism’s Special Commendation – Individual/Group 
12. Lifetime Achievement Award - Individual

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What Awards will be presented and who can make nominations?

The Awards and those persons who can nominate individuals or businesses/organisations for these awards are:

Business/Organisations

Achievement of Excellence Award - Business/Organisations

• Employees
• Owners of the business/organisation

Pillar of Tourism Industry Award - Business/Organisations

• Customers
• Employees
• Business/Organisation Peers

Environmental Excellence Award - Business/Organisations

• Employees
• Business/Organisation Peers

People's Choice Excellence Award - Business/Organisations

• General Public

Visitors' Choice Excellence Award - Business/Organisations

• Visitors

Individual

  Award of Excellence Award - Individual

• Co-worker
• Employer

Pillar of Tourism Industry Award - Individual

• Co-workers
• Employers

Tourism Student Excellence Award - Individual

• Fellow Students
• Tutors/Lecturers

Lifetime Achievement Award

•  Panel of eminent tourism personnel
  

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How do I nominate someone?

Nomination forms, guidelines, criteria and other pertinent information may be obtained from this website.
Nomination forms will soon be available at the Ministry of Tourism, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association and the Barbados Tourism Authority.

There are nomination forms for each award. Complete your nomination form following the guidelines. 

 

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How can I submit my nomination forms?

You can submit your nomination forms using one of the following methods:

• Online : on this website
• Mail to: Barbados Tourism Awards, P. O. Box 152 , Bridgetown , Barbados
• Deliver to: Caribbean Catalyst Inc., River Road, St. Michael.
  

 

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Why should we participate?

The Barbados Tourism Awards represents the highest accolade for Barbados ' tourism workers. They are honoured during a red carpet Awards event, which provides an opportunity for the industry to celebrate excellence and to encourage continuous improvement in a challenging business environment.

 

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When do entries close?

Entries close at midnight Friday March 6th, 2009.

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