Larissa Peitsch
Recognized for her role as Project Manager, Sales and Conventions with Destination Winnipeg, including leading all Team Winnipeg initiatives for its 44 partners in 2009.
Aboriginal Music Week
Recognized for introducing audiences in Winnipeg to the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Native American musicians from across the continent. In 2009, 3000 people took in performance by 21 acts.
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Recognized for a successful marketing campaign that saw increased participation from local businesses as well as increased attendance, website traffic and independent media coverage.
H2O Gimli and Beaches Adventure Guide
Recognized for promoting the Interlake region of Manitoba through the publication of a free, full colour, tabloid sized tourism magazine published annually.
Eastside Aboriginal Sustainable Tourism Inc. and Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
Recognized for coming together to create the Aboriginal Artists Showcase Market and Fashion Show, a unique opportunity for Aboriginal artisans to sell their products and learn marketing and selling techniques.
Hy-Wire Zipline Adventures
Recognized for offering the first of its kind zipline family adventure in Manitoba. Having doubled visitation in 2009, this new and unique attraction in the Pembina Valley has increased tourism to the region.
Murray Greenfield
Recognized for his work as Director of Tourism for the Folk Arts Council and as creator of the Tourism Awareness Network of Manitoba, designed to promote Manitoba to Manitobans and to give industry partners a way to network and learn about each other, highlights his dedication and passion for tourism.
Nueltin Fly-In Lodges
Recognized for being a leader in sustainable fishing practices, including efforts to minimize pressure on the lake and its resources and initiating policies including catch and release, barbless hooks and shorter fishing seasons.
International Peace Garden Board and Staff
Recognized for their leadership in offering a tourism attraction that combines education, active lifestyles, peacemaking, environmental conservation and community building.
Gerry Clark
Recognized for his role as "ambassador" for the town of Flin Flon - volunteering with various organizations, providing detailed tours of the town and for organizing a travel club, which encourages members to promote Flin Flon on their travels around the world.
