Travel Manitoba Award of Distinction

Dauphin's Countryfest

Recognized as a premier event in Manitoba that has brought thousands of visitors to the Parkland region for an extremely successful music festival which has given back more than $4.5 million to the community since it began in 1990.


Aspiring Youth

Monique Olivier
Recognized for her extensive volunteer work with tourism attractions and her current roles at the Festival du Voyageur and Riel House in creating interpretive programs.

Aboriginal Tourism

St. Malo Festival of Friends-Festival des Amis

Recognized for showcasing Metis culture and history through this annual festival which also highlights the value of bilingualism to the community.


Marketing Excellence

Manitoba Homecoming 2010
Recognized for its innovative marketing campaign that encouraged Manitobans to get involved and was successful in incorporating social media with traditional marketing channels.

Partnership

West Interlake Trading Company

Recognized for its collaborative approach to promoting tourism through packaging and joint marketing in the southwest Interlake area.


Product Development

The Incorporated Community of Nelson House Fishing Derby
Recognized for growing their annual ice fishing derby from a local event with 30 participants to an event attended by over 1,000 people from across Manitoba and Canada.

Service Excellence

Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge

Recognized for meeting and exceeding the changing needs and expectations of its clients through infrastructure improvements, staff training, all-inclusive packages and a welcoming atmosphere.


Sustainable Tourism

Dauphin's Countryfest
Recognized for limiting environmental impacts of the festival through initiatives such as the on-site recycling compound and for ensuring cultural diversity in the festival's offerings.

Volunteer of the Year

Bette Mueller

Recognized for her dedication to tourism in the Pembina/Manitou area, including as a founding member of the Pembina Manitou Tourism Committee, Pembina Manitou Log House Tourism Centre and of the Nellie McClung Foundation.