Bold Hospitality Awards

 

Get ready for an incredible blast of excitement! We're thrilled to announce that we're joining forces once again with Kamloops This Week – Reader's Choice Awards as their ultimate, one-of-a-kind title sponsor.  

This spring, we're gathering nominations from a massive audience through the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards online campaign. We want YOU to nominate your favorites for our 6 BOLD Tourism & Hospitality categories. It's your chance to shine the spotlight on the best of the best! 

And that's not all, folks! Tourism Kamloops is throwing an industry party to honor these incredible rockstars. Prepare for a night of pure celebration, filled with joy and unforgettable moments - coming this fall.

Readers Choice Bold Awards

 

The Process

 
June 9th - June 30th, 2023 

NOMINATIONS 

June marks the official call for nominations for the 2023 program. We invite peers, managers, Kamloopsians and visitors to celebrate the rockstars in the Tourism Industry with a nomination. The Kamloops This Week Reader's Choice Awards nomination platform will serve as the hub for gathering nominations. 

 

July 3rd - July 24th, 2023 

VOTING 

Voting has never been more important! The entire community will have the opportunity to cast their votes and determine the winners for each category. Through the Kamloops this Week Reader’s Choice Awards, each category will have a full list of nominees and deliver a platform for voting. Anyone can cast their vote for the winner and the process is “Uber” quick.  

 

OCTOBER 

LET’S CELEBRATE 

In true Tourism Kamloops form, we want to celebrate, and we have a few new tricks up our sleeve for this year. Stay tuned for all the details and dates in the month ahead.  

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Award Categories

 

Accommodation 'FOH' of the Year

That front desk or valet greeting sets the tone for a memorable stay. These hospo folks know your name on arrival and go out of their way to make your stay top notch.

Past Winners

2022

Amandeep Kaur
Travelodge Mountainview

2020

Tracy Jobbagy
Assistant | Riverside Bed & Breakfast

2019

Mike Kowk
Hotel Manager | Scott’s Inn & Restaurant​

2018

Debra Patriquin
Front Desk Agent | South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Accommodation 'BOH' of the Year

Keeping the lights shining bright and your bad made just right, these champs are working behind the scenes to ensure your overnight stay is beyond expectation.

Past Winners

2022

David Nsanzimana
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

2020

Raj Kaur
Housekeeper/Night Audit | Canada's Best Value Inn & Suites

2019

Laxman Rijal
Housekeeper | Grandview Motel

2018

Pamela Stella
Quality Assurance Coordinator | Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel

Tourism Services Leader

Your driver, local guide, or the due on the lawn mower are all working hard to ensure the guests' experience is hitting the high notes!

Past Winners

2022

Maatje Stamp-Vincent
TasteFull Excursions

2020

Karen Hayes
Customer Service Agent | WestJet Encore

2019

Gord Stamp-Vincent
Owner | TasteFull Excursions

2018

Russ Grycan
Volunteer | Rocky Mountaineer

Tourism Attractions Leader of the Year

These top dawg hospo folk ensure hot-spot local attractions are providing lasting memories. Their smile and can-do attitude keep visitors pumped for the ultimate Kamloops experience.

Past Winners

2022

Gordon Stamp-Vincent
Tastefull Excursions

2020

Terri Axani
Owner/Operator | DiVine Tours

2019

Jordan Popadynetz
Manager of Events & Experiences​ | Kamloops Heritage Railway

2018

Rick Wanless
Founder | Kamloops Mounted Patrol

Food + Beverage 'FOH' of the Year

These food & beverage rockstars keep their dining spots hopping from outstanding service and over the top experiences.

Past Winners

2022

Tawny James
Bright Eye Brewing

2020

Janessa Toye
Server | Moon Wok

2019

Dominique Baird
Breakfast Host | Fairfield Inn & Suites

2018

Eli Tony Hanna
Owner/Operator | Frenchies Poutinerie

Food + Beverage 'BOH' of the Year

These chefs, cooks, and dishwashers know hot to make their guests; mouth water in anticipation for their fav dish!

Past Winners

2022

Nicole Mackie
Salty Fig Catering

2020

John Kosciuw
Head Chef | Iron Road Brewery

2019

David Tombs
Chef | Terra Restaurant

2018

Mitch Schafer
Executive Chef | Blue Dining + Lounge

 

 


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