Calgary White Hat Award Nomination Form

Celebrate Calgary's Hospitality Ambassadors

The Calgary White Hat Awards honour the frontline professionals, service leaders, volunteers, and hospitality employees who create exceptional experiences for visitors. Behind every great visit to Calgary is a person who makes guests feel welcome, valued, and cared for. Your nomination recognizes team members whose commitment, care, and dedication make a lasting impact on our visitors and our city. We invite you to nominate members of your team who embody Calgary's warm, welcoming hospitality and consistently go above and beyond in their role.

The nomination process and award criteria are updated annually. Before submitting your nomination, please take a moment to review the eligibility requirements and nomination guidelines. This will help ensure your nominee is eligible and entered into the category that best reflects their contributions and achievements.

Important Dates & Eligibility

Nominations for all standard categories close on Friday, January 15, 2027, and will be reviewed to confirm eligibility. Eligible nominees will be invited to participate in a required in-person interview as part of the evaluation process. Ineligible nominations will not be invited to an interview.

Nomination limits:

Only one nomination per individual is required. We encourage organizations to thoughtfully consider their submissions and nominate those individuals whose contributions, service excellence, and commitment to tourism and hospitality truly distinguish them as the very best representatives of their team. Nominees should consistently demonstrate exceptional performance and exemplify the highest standards of Calgary hospitality.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.