AWARD CATEGORIES:

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Tourism Rookie of the Year Award  is a special recognition presented to an emerging talent in the tourism industry. This prestigious awards purpose is to celebrate organizations that have made remarkable contributions and achievements in their early stages of a new tourism business, event, or service. The recipient of this award will be an entity that was launched after January 1, 2025

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INDIGENOUS TOURISM EXPERIENCE AWARD

Recognizes a business, partnership, organization, event, or attraction that incorporates Saskatchewan Indigenous culture, traditions, and stories into its product offering. This recipient demonstrates a commitment to delivering authentic Indigenous experiences and working collaboratively to enhance the tourism landscape in Saskatchewan.

- Click here to go to the Indigenous Tourism Experience award form

TOURISM EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes a front-line employee whose professionalism, dedication, attitude, and quality of service exemplifies excellence in the tourism industry. 

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EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Presented to a business who has made a commitment to foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.  A visionary who embraces innovative ideas to move the company forward while supporting and encouraging workplace and personal life balance improving well-being and productivity.  The employer of the year communicates in a meaningful and respectful manner; delivers incentive programs that reward employees; promotes empowerment and personal growth, is fair, respectful and shows and encourages integrity.  The employer of the year provides a safe and secure workplace environment. 

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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (Including Events)- Under 20 Employees

Presented to a tourism business that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operations and is thus an example of all-round business excellence in the tourism industry.

-Click here to go to the Business of the Year award form (Under 20 Employees)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (Including Events) - 20 or More Employees

Presented to a tourism business that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operations and is thus an example of all-round business excellence in the tourism industry.

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TRAVEL MEDIA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognizes an outstanding Canadian storyteller for their commitment to excellence in storytelling and a published body of travel media work that celebrates and showcases Saskatchewan’s tourism destinations, experiences, and stories.  

- Click here to go to the Travel Media Professional of the Year award form