Tourism Awards
Year after year, tourism operators throughout the province are working hard to deliver high quality products and a welcoming spirit for our visitors. Innovation, creativity, leadership and vision are common qualities among tourism operators. But some people take it one step further, either by showing outstanding dedication to the promotion of tourism as well as the province of New Brunswick over several years, by harmonizing economic objectives with the protection and enhancement of our natural and cultural heritage, and by successfully engaging technology to enhance the travel experiences of visitors to New Brunswick.
Pioneer Award 2013
Leadership, innovation, passion, commitment and courage are all attributes that describe a pioneer, and we are proud to have so many of them in the tourism industry in New Brunswick!
TIANB Pioneer Award winners are chosen for their commitment and outstanding contribution to the promotion of tourism and the province of New Brunswick.
2013 Winner - Ken Kelly, Alma
Sustainable Tourism Award 2013
Parks Canada's Sustainable Tourism Award increases public awareness and acknowledges the extensive efforts of those involved with working towards sustainable tourism.
Harmonizing economic objectives with the protection and enhancement of our natural and cultural heritage, the operator will also be cooperating with industry colleagues in promoting the benefits of sustainable development.
2013 Winner - L'Aquarium et Centre Marin du Nouveau-Brunswick
NEW Tourism Industry Human Resource Award 2013
The tourism industry human resource award is presented to an organization that has clearly demonstrated a commitment to professionalism in the tourism workforce, a commitment shown through professional recognition and exemplary leadership in the development of future professionals for the Tourism Industry in New Brunswick through education and training.
2013 Winner - Crowne Plaza, Fredericton
NEW Tourism Industry Ambassador Award 2013
The tourism industry ambassador of the year will be presented to an individual whose professionalism, dedication, attitude, and quality of service best exemplify excellence in the tourism industry in New Brunswick. Owner/operators and senior management personnel are not eligible for this award.
2013 Winner - Denis Hachey
NEW Tourism Industry Partnership Award 2013
This award recognizes a tourism business or organization that has entered into an innovative, new partnership agreement that has contributed to the success of the business and has positively impacted the tourism industry in New Brunswick.
2013 Winner - Four Windows initiative (partnership between Fundy Trails, Cape Enrage, Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park)
NEW Tourism Industry Product Development Award 2013
This award recognizes a tourism organization or business that has implemented an innovative new product or enhancement to a product that has contributed to the success of the business, and has positively impacted the tourism industry in New Brunswick.
2013 Winner - Aquila Tours and NB Museum
NEW Tourism Industry Marketing Award 2013
This award recognizes a tourism business or organization that has implemented an innovative marketing or promotional idea that incorporates a digital strategy and has contributed to the success of the business and has positively impacted the tourism industry in New Brunswick.
2013 Winner - Bed & Breakfast Du Repos
TIANB Scholarship
In 2002 TIANB decided to develop a scholarship program to help students pursuing an education and a career in tourism. TIANB recognizes the importance of the education and training of our future industry leaders and has therefore instituted this scholarship program to assist deserving students with their college education. TIANB awards two $1000.00 scholarships to two students annually to offset post-secondary education expenses and encourage further education in hospitality and tourism.
The scholarship process begins in January of each year and ends in April
NEW Pioneer Legacy Scholarship
The Pioneer Legacy Tourism Scholarship enables students to pursue post-secondary education leading to a career in the Tourism Industry. A precursor to TIANB, the NBRFAF donated the funds to establish the original scholarship. Now called the Pioneer Legacy Tourism Scholarship, the award honours tourism and hospitality pioneers with the NBRFA who established the scholarship fund. The award consists of $1,000 offered to one student annually, to offset education expenses at a post-secondary institution within the Province of New Brunswick.
TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence
The TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence presented by The Globe and Mail were developed in 2003 by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada to recognize and foster Canadian tourism excellence. The awards are presented annually at a gala dinner during Canada's Tourism Leadership Summit. The awards allow Canada's tourism industry to recognize those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer a superior tourism experience to travelers in Canada.
Click here for more information on the TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence.
