Past Aboriginal Tourism BC Award Winners
Inspirational Leadership Award
2007 – Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos
2006 – Chief Sophie Pierre, Ktunaxa Nation
2003 – Linnea Battel, Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre
2002 – Chief Clarence Louie, CEO, Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation
Coast Hotels & Resorts Ambassador Award
2007 – Gwen Point, University College of the Fraser Valley and organizer, Chilliwack Pow Wow Society
2006 – Ernie Philip, Quaaout Resort and Conference Centre, Chase
2003 – Lillian Hunt, U’mista Cultural Society Beverley O’Neil, O’Neil Marketing and Numa Communications Ltd.
Young Adult Achievement Award
2007 – Tlaook (Gisele) Martin, Tlaook Cultural Adventures, Tofino
2006 – Doug Neasloss, Ecotour Guide, Klemtu Tourism
2003 – Tlaook (Gisele) Martin, Tlaook Cultural Adventures
2002 – Justin George, Manager, Takaya Tours
Power of Education Award
2007 – U’mista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay
2006 – Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre, Mission
2003 – Geraldine Monossa, Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
2002 – Quw’utsun Cultural & Conference Centre
Cultural Authenticity Award
2007 – Koeye Lodge, Great Bear Rainforest, near Bella Bella
2006 – Sasquatch Tours, Harrison Hot Spring
2003 – Andrea Sanborn, Director, U’mista Cultural Society
2002 – Takaya Tours
Strength in Marketing Award
2007 – Takaya Tours, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, North Vancouver
2006 – Takaya Tours
2003 – Justin George, Co-Manager, Takaya Tours
2002 – House of Himwitsa
Tourism Conservation Award
2007 – Homalco Wildlife Tours, Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) First Nation, Vancouver Island
2006 – Homalco Wildlife Tours
2003 – Tim Sewid, Owner-Operator, Village Island Tours
2002 – Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos
Excellence in Customer Service Award
2007 – Tsa-kwa-Luten Lodge, Quadra Island
2006 – Dolly Watts, Liliget Feast House & Catering, Vancouver
2003 – Clarissa Feiertag, Manager, Qulus Aboriginal Tours Inc., Vancouver
2002 – Qulus Aboriginal Tours Inc.
Industry Partner Award
2007 – Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
