AWARDS

We are now accepting nominations for the 2008 Alaska Travel Industry awards which will be presented in October at the annual convention in Anchorage. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to recognize the individuals and organizations that have gone "above and beyond" to serve Alaska's visitors and the tourism industry. Please look over the award descriptions below and make your recommendations for the colleagues you think deserve special recognition.  Be sure to get your nominations to the ATIA office no later than Friday, August 29, 2008.

You can make your nominations by using our on-line tool available HERE or by printing the form   HERE

Mail or fax any supporting materials to:

ATIA - Awards Committee
2600 Cordova St., Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
Fax: (907) 561.5727

You can view a list of past award winners HERE

Nominations must be received by FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008

• Denali Award
  This award will be presented to a living individual for his or her outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and personal contribution to the Alaska travel industry.
• Alyeska Award
  This award will be presented to a business or organization for its outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and group contribution to the Alaska travel industry.
• Spirit of Alaska Award
  This award will be presented to an individual or business that has demonstrated exceptional efforts to support a local community, charity, or other organization outside the travel industry.
• Chuck West Award
  It is Marguerite West's intention to carry on the tradition and to honor her husband by funding this award which will be given to a new pioneer in the industry who has exhibited entrepreneurial creativity, innovation and courage in the introduction of a successful new product for the benefit and enjoyment of Alaska's visitors.
• Golden Oosik Award
  This award will be presented, in good humor, to an individual, a company, an agency, a community, or other identifiable unit for an error, a blooper, an oversight or other humorous circumstance that has emerged during the past year.
• Lifetime Achievement Award
  While not a standing annual award, this recognition will be conferred upon an individual who has demonstrated lifelong support of and leadership in Alaska tourism, promoted industry standards of excellence, and contributed to the industry's growth as a whole.
• Special Recognition Award
  The special recognition award is granted periodically to an individual who has made substantial contributions to the tourism industry in Alaska. The recognition may be due to the individual's personal efforts on behalf of the industry or through his or her efforts with tourism related businesses that have positively enhanced Alaska tourism and travel.