Calgary White Hat Awards

White Hat Awards
White Hat Awards

Calgary White Hat Awards

58th annual Calgary White Hat Awards Gala - Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Amazing ambassadors win white hats.

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.

Event Date

58th annual Calgary White Hat Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Interviews - Sign up before March 2, 2020

This year the Calgary White Hat Award interviews will be conducted over the first two weeks of March. Please click on the shift times below to register as a volunteer interviewer. Feel free to sign up for as many shifts as your schedule allows.

Click here to download the two-page 'interviewer orientation' guide. A full orientation will occur before each interview session begins.

Thank you to our partner, the Calgary Zoo, for hosting the interviews.

Tuesday, March 3:

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Wednesday March 11:

Thursday, March 12:

 

How to Nominate

To ensure that your nomination is successfully submitted, please review the eligibility requirements for the 20 standard categories.

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Calgary White Hat Award Nominations

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Standard Category Nomination

Calgary White Hat Award standard category nominations are now closed. 

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Mayor's White Hat Award

Mayor's White Hat Award Form

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. 

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Doug Johnson Service Award

Doug Johnson Service Award

Nomination form open October 2019.

Past Tourism Calgary President, Doug Johnson, spent 20+ years 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.

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Honorary Awards

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Calgary White Hat Legacy Award

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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Calgary White Hat Restaurant Award

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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Calgary White Hat Ultimate Host Award

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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Calgary White Hat Major Tourism Event Award

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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