Awards
The BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala was held at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on May 2nd.
These prestigious awards celebrate and recognise exceptional individuals who lead the standard of excellence for hospitality in British Columbia. Scroll down to see the full list of winners and finalists!
Sponsored by Pomeroy Lodging
ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Pomeroy Lodging
Winner
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort - Mackenzie Sound, BC
Runners-Up
Magnolia Hotel & Spa - Victoria, BC
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
This category recognizes an exemplary property for outstanding leadership.
The finalists have a proven commitment to excellence in all areas of operations including an overwhelming dedication to upholding the highest levels of customer service and employee satisfaction.
This award recognizes the achievements and innovation of a property that is leading BC’s accommodation sector.
Housekeeping Excellence
Sponsored by Ecolab
Winner
Coast Tsawwassen Inn - Tsawwassen, BC
Runners-Up
Crystal Lodge - Whistler, BC
Magnolia Hotel & Spa - Victoria, BC
This property-centric award recognizes a housekeeping team that demonstrates exceptional service, and upholds the highest standard of cleanliness and commitment to team and guest satisfaction.
This award is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your teams outstanding attention to detail and exemplary service.
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Encore Canada
Winner
Bill Lewis, General Manager, Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Runners-Up
Kristian Miller, General Manager, 2400 Motel
Mandy Farmer, CEO & President, Accent Inns
Sarah Webb, General Manager, Oswego Hotel
This individual category recognizes the significant accomplishments and examples of professionalism, leadership, and excellence by hoteliers in BC.
These hoteliers demonstrate a commitment to providing team engagement, mentorship, and outstanding customer service, enhancing the hotel experience, creating a healthy work environment, and have had a significant positive impact to their community and the industry as a whole.
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION
Sponsored by Fortis BC
Winner
2400 Motel - Vancouver, BC
Runners-Up
Huntingdon Hotel & Suites - Victoria, BC
Quality Inn and Suites - Vernon, BC
This award acknowledges an individual or property in the accommodation sector that has shown exceptional dedication to sustainability, reducing their carbon footprint, and promoting eco-friendly practices.
The Sustainability Champion Award recognizes their efforts in advancing environmental responsibility within the British Columbia hospitality industry.
leader of the future
Winner
Fiona Scrivens, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Crystal Lodge
Runners-Up
Dawson Leduc, Operations Manager, Oswego Hotel
Maxim Borodin, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott Kamloops
Taylor Doherty, Learning and Development Manager, Accent Inns
This award recognizes an individual that has embraced the opportunity to think outside the box and develop an innovative project, initiative, service experience or campaign that pushes the limits of how the tourism and hospitality sectors have traditionally operated.
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Winner
Ecolab
Runners-Up
Eden Textile
RHB
This category recognizes a phenomenal supplier, vendor, or business, that has demonstrated a sincere commitment to supporting BC’s accommodation sector through collaboration and innovation. This award recognizes the industry suppliers that go above and beyond to support and deliver the highest level of service and satisfaction to their partners in the accommodation sector.
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
Winner
Linnea Letourneau, Nimmo Bay Resort - Mackenzie Sound, BC
Runner-Up
Alain Leger, Eldorado Resort - Kelowna, BC
This award recognizes a culinary star who demonstrates a true commitment to culinary excellence and delivering the highest quality team and guest experience.
This award recognizes the achievements of a accommodation-operated F&B establishment that is leading BC’s hospitality sector.
