Doug Johnson Service Award

  • Current Criteria
  • Nominee Information
  • Nominee Questionnaire
  • Complete

Purpose of the Award:

To honour an individual’s commitment and longevity in the tourism and hospitality industry which is demonstrated by 20+ years of continuous service.

Criteria:

• A commitment to the tourism and hospitality industry through continuous service for a min. 20-years.
• How the nominee has contributed to the enhancement of the industry by holding high standards of service throughout their career. 
• A true Calgary Ambassador.
• All levels of management
   – Owners/Operators
   – Front Line employees
   – Volunteers
• The submission should be completed by the employee and/or employer to ensure accuracy, eligibility requirements and to make for a strong and comprehensive submission. 
A complete, and up-to-date, resume – including the current role and years of service, at time of nomination.
• A recent colour picture: 
   – vertical orientation only
   – 1080 pixels wide 
   – a blank white, or light coloured, background
   – do not include any items such as décor, props, windows, hats (unless part of work uniform). 
• Submissions that do not include all the listed requirements MAY not be considered. 

Nominations can be submitted in two ways: 

Nominees are identified during their official CWHA interview by the interviewers, and are invited by the CWHA committee (via email) to submit a second, separate nomination in the category, through the online portal at https://www.visitcalgary.com/doug-johnson-white-hat-award-questionnaire 
• At any time while nominations are being accepted through the online portal. 
Deadline for all DJSA submissions: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 12:00 PM (noon)
 

Process:

• The selection committee’s decision is based entirely on the information provided, please provide as much support material as possible (i.e., copies of staff awards and letters of support).
• Upon receipt of the submission, the submitter will receive a confirmation email.
• No further correspondence will be processed on the state of the submission.
• Tourism Calgary and the Calgary White Hat Awards Committee reserves the right to reject any submission(s) or nomination(s) at their discretion.
• All winners will be announced live at the Awards Show Gala on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.