January 2011 saw the final
year that The Bahamas’ most prestigious awards ceremony in the tourism
industry was to be held annually. It had been decided that it would
become bi-annual, with the next event being held January 2013. The date
has been set for January 27th, 2013, and with the event being
less than 5 months away, the deadline for award nominations is fast
approaching. The final day to submit nominations was Friday, August 31, but has now been extended to September 7th.
Guidelines for Submissions are detailed below:
Any member of the public may cast a nomination for
the general awards, the Minister of Tourism's Hospitality Award or the
Clement T Maynard Lifetime Achievement Award. There is no limit to the
number of people that one person may nominate. The same person may be
nominated for more than one award if he/she is making a contribution
in more than one area.
To be eligible for the awards, the nominees must
be permanent residents of The Bahamas, whose product or performance
has a positive impact on the quality development of Bahamian tourism.
Nominees must be consistent high performers. Nominations for awards
in the Hotel Sector must come from members of the Bahamas Hotel Association
and meet BHA criteria, sanctioned by the Cacique Blue Ribbon
Panel. Employees of the Ministry of Tourism and its agencies are not
eligible for nomination.
Nomination Categories:
TRANSPORTATION: The Nominee has consistently provided
exemplary service and/or helped to improve transportation through innovation
(Incl. Taxis, Airlines, Local Tour Operators, Jitneys, Water Taxis,
Ferries and Surreys)
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT: The Nominee has contributed
to the development of professionalism in the tourist industry. (Incl.
Teachers, Lecturers, & HR Managers)
SPORTS & LEISURE EVENTS: The Nominee has helped
to promote the growth of tourism in such areas as golf, tennis, regattas,
fishing, water sports, triathlons or festivals
CREATIVE ARTS: The Nominee has made significant contribution
to tourism in the area of painting, sculpture, pottery, writing, music,
performing arts or photography
HANDICRAFT: The Nominee has created quality Bahamian
handicraft (Please submit samples of work. Actual item(s) preferred,
but color photos or digital images are acceptable)
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
(1) An individual, organization or group which has
developed a tourist attraction or facility for the enjoyment of visitors
that promotes harmony with the environment
OR
(2) An individual, organization or group that strengthens
linkages between tourism and other sectors of the economy.
THE MINISTER'S AWARD: A person (working or retired) who has exemplified
Bahamian hospitality toward visitors.
THE CLEMENT T. MAYNARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
A person (working or retired) who has made an outstanding contribution
to the growth of tourism for twenty years or more.
Nomination Criteria:
- Submissions must have a minimum of 1 full page
(maximum of 2) of info on why the selected nominee deserves the award.
- Submissions must include a STUDIO Colour head &
shoulder PHOTOGRAPH
- If an artist, photographer, writer, or any other
artist is nominated, samples of their work must be submitted for consideration.
For more information, please contact Barbara Neely
(bnrolle@bahamas.com) via e-mail or at (242) 350-8600.