BC Tourism & Hospitality Award Finalists Announced

 

The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) announced the finalists of the 2022 BC Tourism and Hospitality Awards!

The awards recognize and celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation within British Columbia’s tourism & hospitality industry, showcasing the province’s most exceptional leaders and positive change-makers.

Following the call for submissions, the organizing committee received hundreds of nominations, highlighting the wealth of exceptional talent within our industry.

Congratulations to all the finalists! The Thompson Okanagan individuals recognized for their outstanding contribution to British Columbia's tourism and hospitality community are:

Accessibility Award | Sponsored by Destination British Columbia

  • Mike Riediger | CEO, Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association

  • Julie Ratcliffe | Marketing & Events Manager, BC Wildlife Park Kamloops

Employees First Award | Sponsored by go2HR

  • Accent Inns & Hotel Zed | Employer

Indigenous Operator of the Year Award | Sponsored by Indigenous Tourism Canada

  • Adam Blair | General Manager, Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort

Innovation Award | Sponsored by City of Richmond

  • Kimberley Barnes | Marketing Director, Wine Growers British Columbia

Professional Excellence (DMO) Award | Sponsored by Destination Think!

  • Thom Tischik | Executive Director, Travel Penticton

Community Contribution & Impact Award

  • British Columbia Tourism Resiliency Network

The winners will be awarded at the Awards Gala evening on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Richmond Conference Centre, as part of the 2022 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference. There’s still time to purchase a ticket to the celebratory evening!

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