Calgary’s Tourism and Hospitality Professionals and Businesses Shine FRONT-LINE AMBASSADORS ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT CALGARIANS
BY CASSANDRA MCAULEY
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ourism Calgary recently celebrated tourism and hospitality excellence at the 55th annual Calgary White Hat Awards. These awards recognize 26 deserving professionals and businesses who welcome over 7.2 million visitors a year to Calgary with world-renowned western hospitality, supporting a $1.6 billion visitor economy. The Calgary White Hat Awards are about celebrating the tremendous people and businesses who go the extra mile
and make a daily commitment to creating memorable visitor experiences. The nominees and winners are truly ultimate hosts who exemplify the warmth, spirit and western hospitality of our city. Congratulations to all the winners, selected from over 600 nominees. To learn more about the Calgary White Hat Awards, see visitcalgary.com.
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WINNER
EMPLOYER
Lead by Example
Joyce Li
Calgary Stampede
Exceptional Server: Centre City
Katie Gravelle
Goro + Gun
Exceptional Service: Shopping
Audra Stripling
Lougheed House
Exceptional Service: Tour Escort/Guide
Karen Lewin
Calgary Food Tours
Exceptional Service: Non-Server
Kalin Desrocher
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Exceptional Server: North
Jackielyn Cabacungan
Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Airport
Exceptional Service: Airport/Airline
Jessica Hall
Canadian North Airlines
Exceptional Service: Heart of House
Sally Leung
Calgary Stampede
Exceptional Service: Housekeeping
Norie Herradura
Delta Calgary Airport In-Terminal Hotel
Exceptional Server: South
David Keall
Charbar Restaurant
Exceptional Customer Service: Driver
Adam Koshin
The Checker Transportation Group
Exceptional Service: Concierge
Wendy Liu
Hyatt Regency Calgary
Exceptional Service: Guest Service Agent/Reservations
Tracie Mason
TELUS Spark
Exceptional Service: Accommodation Reception
Alley Tunney
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
Exceptional Server: Banquets/Events
Jenalyn Atal
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Exceptional Service: Nightlife
Pamela Kruse
Best Western Plus Port O’Call Hotel
Exceptional Service: Beverage Specialist
Jim Aird
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Exceptional Service: Attraction
Darrel Suddaby
Heritage Park Historical Village
Exceptional Service: Volunteer Tourism and/or Hospitality
Peter Fraser
Calgary Stampede
Exceptional Service: Culinary
Valerija Salamon
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Doug Johnson Service Award
Sushila Prahlad
Hyatt Regency Calgary
Mayor’s White Hat Award
Rick Tulsie
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Calgary White Hat Legacy Award
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Calgary White Hat Award: Major Event
The JUNO Awards
White Hat of the Year:
Festival/Event Beakerhead
White Hat of the Year: Restaurant
Anju
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