The winners are:
Marketing Award – Keltic Quay, Whycocomagh
For outstanding marketing efforts of an individual or organization in supporting tourism on Cape Breton Island.
Product Development Award – Groovy Goat Farm & Soap Company, Ingonish
For tourism businesses that have gone the extra mile to deliver an outstanding and innovative visitor experience.
Visitor Servicing Award – Celtic Colours Box Office Staff, Sydney
For an individual or team within tourism that has stood out in delivering outstanding customer service.
Small Business of the Year – Maison Fiset House, Cheticamp
Awarded to a small business (10 employees or less) that displays excellence in small business operations in the tourism industry.
Volunteer of the Year Award – Blaise MacEachern (Celtic Shores Coastal Trail) Judique
Recognizes the voluntary contribution by an individual over many years to Cape Breton Island’s tourism industry.
Hall of Fame Award – Parks Canada Cape Breton Field Unit, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Fortress of Louisbourg and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Awarded for the personal and professional achievement and contribution by an individual or individuals over many years to Cape Breton Island’s tourism industry.
Special Ambassador Award – Rob Calabrese, Sydney
Awarded for the creativity, ingenuity and passion of a Cape Breton ambassador.
“It’s a great privilege to help recognize the outstanding efforts of our colleagues,” says Mary Tulle, CEO of Destination Cape Breton. “There is so much ingenuity and hard work happening here on the island so it’s terrific to acknowledge all of these efforts. Congratulations to all winners and nominees alike.”
Destination Cape Breton (DCBA) is the official Tourism Industry Association for Cape Breton Island. Working through industry partners, DCBA is dedicated to enhancing and growing Cape Breton’s tourism industry through marketing, tourism product development and visitor servicing island-wide.
