Discover Dominica Authority and the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs on Wednesday night awarded various individuals and organisations for their efforts toward the development of the tourism industry on the island.
The Chronicle reporter Kirshena Joseph was awarded the Media Recognition Award for the Overall Best Feature with her article “Underwater Paradise!” The article which was published in the March 22nd, 2013 publication of the Chronicle vividly described diving in Dominica. Joseph also won this award in 2012.
The Director’s Award was awarded to Andrew “Cobra” O’Brien for his contribution to the development of Dominica’s yachting sector.
Secret Bay, located in Picard Portsmouth received the award for Accommodation of the year while Picard Beach Cottage was awarded for Responsible Tourism for their environment friendly initiatives.
The Wotten Waven Development Committee received an award for Community Development while Rave Ltd, Wacky Rollers, walked away with the award for Tour Operator of the Year.
Oris Campbell was awarded for excellence in Tourism Taxi Service; souvenir vendor Julietta Wade received the award for Tourism Vendor of the Year.
The Employee of the Year Award was bestowed upon Blanche Rodney, a room attendant at the Picard Beach Cottage while Louisana Burton an employee of the Wacky Rollers was awarded Tour Guide of the year.
The ceremony kicked of celebrations for the 2013 Tourism Awareness Month.
See below photos taken from the award
All photos by Zaimis Olmos
Congratulation Ms Wade. The best
Why are they at crazy coconuts? No hotel was free to hold the event?
Dear Dominica news on line
CALIBISHIE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN AWARDED IN FIRST BY COLLIN PIPER FOR THE RECOGNITION AWARD 2013
YOU HAVE THE PICTURES BUT FORGOT TO MENTION THE PRICE THANKS TO MENTION IT !
Great jjob Zaimis
Go Miss Bee!! Blanche Rodney long overdue! well done.
you all forgot screws !
The wotten Waven improvement Committee, led by Mr. Rudolph George really deserves the award.Hats off to them
The Tourism industry has collapsed in Dominica.
Why would they want to pat themselves on the Back, Giving awards out,they should be addressing Issues.
Only in Dominica they do the Opposite and accept Less..
Writing is on the wall..Poverty is like a Cancer In Dominica.
Oh please do us all a favour and just keep your mouth shut. You ridiculous pessimist!!!!!!
What about Screws? He really deserved an award. Come on people
Screws is doing quite well without their award.
Wotton waven (Valla) in things Good Good Good
Congrats
Screws?
Attraction of the year.
I think Screws sulfur spa is the best thing going on in Dominica Tourism right now – no mention?