Nominate A Champion of Tourism
Do you know someone in the Gulf County Tourism industry that goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! Those who tirelessly work hard to ensure every experience for our visitors make the tourism industry shine bright in Gulf County. These people can be business owners, front-line staff, cleaners, etc. Please fill out the quick form below!
Please see below for a more detailed description of each category.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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FRONT-OF-HOUSE AWARD: This award recognizes a front-line service worker who goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service to guests and exemplifies dependability, teamwork, and dedication to the industry. Examples: servers, hosts, baristas, front desk staff, concierges, etc. (Please include the nominated individual & affiliated business when nominating above)
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HEART-OF-HOUSE AWARD: This award recognizes an in-direct service worker who goes above and beyond to help the operation run smoothly and exemplifies dependability, teamwork, and dedication to the industry. Examples: chefs/cooks, housekeeping, engineering, laundry, accounting, etc. (Please include the nominated individual & affiliated business when nominating above)
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RISING STAR AWARD: This award recognizes a high-performing NEW tourism-related business/organization that has opened in the last two years (January 2023-Present) in Gulf County. Businesses in this category not only excel in attracting visitors to Gulf County but also demonstrate excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers, and effectively promote their business alongside the Gulf County brand. (Please include the complete name of the business when nominating above)
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STEWARD OF SUSTAINABILITY AWARD: This award recognizes a tourism-related business/organization that has fostered economic development with the primary focus of enhancing Gulf County as a destination by promoting responsible visitation, and sustainable travel. Examples: Leave No Trace Concierge, Green Practices, Environmentally Conscious Businesses. (Please include the complete name of the business when nominating above)
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2024 CHAMPION OF TOURISM AWARD: This award is given to a local tourism-related business/organization based on their extraordinary contributions to the vitality and prosperity of Gulf County as a tourist destination. Nominations for this award are viewed as advocates for tourism, cultural champions, and connect the visitor experience with the quality of life of residents in the community. (Please include the complete name of the business when nominating above)
