Tourism Industry Awards

Each year Tourism Vancouver Island recognizes businesses and individuals for their contribution in positioning the Vancouver Island region as a premier tourism destination.

There are six awards available for tourism-industry stakeholders within the Vancouver Island, Victoria and Gulf Islands region.


Multi Faceted Advertising Award

Recognizes a business or organization for its innovative use of various forms of advertising mediums in a campaign and was successful in attracting traveling consumers to their business or organization

2009 Winner: Tourism Victoria


Chuck Fast , Amber Bonner, Helen Welch, Trudy Van Dop and Dave Petryk

Amber Bonner and Helen Welch, accepted the award on behalf of Tourism Victoria at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.


MVP Award

Recognizes an individual or a tourism business that has demonstrated a commitment to the growth of tourism through outstanding contributions to Tourism Vancouver Island

The recipient of this award is selected by the staff of Tourism Vancouver Island

2009 Winner: Blain Sepos, CEO, Oceanside Tourism


Chuck Fast, Blain Sepos, Trudy Van Dop and Dave Petryk

Blain Sepos accepted his award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.


Power of Partners Award

Recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated successful partnerships with other Vancouver Island region tourism businesses or organizations

These partnerships demonstrate increased visitation to the Vancouver Island region

2009 Winner: Golf Vancouver Island


Chuck Fast, Trisha Larsen, Patrick Meagher, Trudy Van Dop, Jason Lowe, Dave Petryk and Steve Howe

Trisha Larsen, Patrick Meagher, Jason Lowe and Steve Howe of Golf Vancouver Island accepted the award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.


Raising the Bar Award

Recognizes a business or organization that has developed or renewed a tourism product or package that captures the attention of travelers and thus increases the desirability of the Vancouver Island region as a destination. This year we ended up with a tie in this category!

2009 Winners: Pacific Northwest Raptors and The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre


Chuck Fast, Robyne Radcliffe with Sir Elton, Trudy Van Dop and Dave Petryk

Robyne Radcliffe and Sir Elton from Pacific Northwest Raptors accepted the award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.


Chuck Fast, Angus Matthews, Trudy Van Dop and Dave Petryk

Angus Matthews from The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre accepted the award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.


Tourism Sustainability

Recognizes a tourism employee that has demonstrated exemplary work performance, thereby enhancing business or customer satisfaction.

2009 Winner: Arbutus Ridge Golf Course


Chuck Fast, Trudy Van Dop, Gracie Wilcox, Jason Lowe and Dave Petryk

Gracie Wilcox and Jason Lowe from Arbutus Ridge Golf Course accept the award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.

Honourable Mention for The Tourism Sustainability Award goes to Gabriola Sea Kayaking.

Tourism Employee of the Year Award

Recognizes a tourism employee that has demonstrated exemplary work performance, thereby enhancing business or customer satisfaction.

2009 Winner: Trisha Larsen - Golf Vancouver Island


Chuck Fast, Trisha Larsen, Trudy Van Dop and Dave Petryk

Trisha Larsen accepted her award at the Gala Dinner and Annual Tourism Industry Awards Ceremony, Sept 23, 2009.

Congratulations to all of our deserving recipients!