The Calgary White Hat Awards, a one-of-a-kind event that includes a red carpet, live awards and gala reception. The Awards celebrate inspiring Calgarians in the tourism industry who go above and beyond and strive to make their guests' experience a memorable one.
To ensure that your nomination is successfully submitted, please review the eligibility requirements for the 20 standard categories.
Calgary White Hat Award Nominations in 20 standard categories are open. Nominations must be received no later than 11:59 P.M. January 12, 2020 MST.
Nomination form open October 2019.
The Mayor's White Hat Award honours an individual who has made a significant and recognizable contribution to the tourism industry in Calgary.
This individual has created a legacy or positive recognition program or event that has enhanced or promoted Calgary either locally, nationally or internationally. With a minimum of five years related experience, this individual continues to a show a strong commitment to the industry.
Nomination form open October 2019.
Past Tourism Calgary President, Doug Johnson, spent 22 years (2020-2021) promoting tourism in Calgary and its surrounding area.
The Doug Johnson Service Award honours an individual’s commitment and longevity in the tourism industry with continuous service for a minimum of 20 years. Through holding high standards of service throughout their career, this individual continues to contribute to the enhancement of the industry.
This award honours an organization that has made a significant contribution in elevating Calgary’s reputation and capacity as a world-class tourism destination. This organization has created a legacy and made a recognizable impact measured through financial/economic growth of the visitor economy.
This award honours an organization that has made a significant contribution in elevating Calgary’s reputation and capacity as a world-class tourism destination. This organization has created a legacy and made a recognizable impact measured through financial/economic growth of the visitor economy.
This award honours an organization that has made a significant contribution in elevating Calgary’s reputation and capacity as a world-class tourism destination. This organization has created a legacy and made a recognizable impact measured through financial/economic growth of the visitor economy.
This award honours an organization that has made a significant contribution in elevating Calgary’s reputation and capacity as a world-class tourism destination. This organization has created a legacy and made a recognizable impact measured through financial/economic growth of the visitor economy.
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