Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores (DEANS) holds an annual gala awards dinner at Glasgow Square, honouring businesses, attractions and individuals.
We’re pleased to announce that Murphy’s Camping has been nominated for the 2017 Chief Experience Opportunity (CEO) award. DEANS states, “This award will be presented to a tourism sector individual, business or attraction, which has been stalwart on the regional tourism and cultural scene, leading the way as an example of excellence. Judges will be looking at Commitment and Inspiration, Business Achievement, Community Involvement, Length of Service and Leadership.” Congratulations to the other nominees! Here’s a complete listing of the 2017 awards and nominees.
Rising Star Award
This award will be presented to a new tourism sector business or attraction established within the last 5 years that demonstrates strong potential for tourism development within the DEANS region. Judges will be looking at Innovation, Creativity, Dedication, Community Contribution and Business Achievement.
- Caldera Distilling
- Sober Island Brewing
- Peace by Chocolate
Chief Experience Opportunity (CEO) Award
This award will be presented to a tourism sector individual, business or attraction, which has been stalwart on the regional tourism and cultural scene, leading the way as an example of excellence. Judges will be looking at Commitment and Inspiration, Business Achievement, Community Involvement, Length of Service and Leadership.
- Market to Main Event at New Glasgow Farmers Market
- Northumberland Fisheries Museum
- Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean
Festival and Events Award
Presented to a festival or event, which has served as an attraction, drawing significant visitors to the area and promotes the growth of the local tourism industry. Judges will be looking at Quality of Event, Innovation and Creativity, Consistency, Community Impact and Pride and Economic Spin-offs.
- Lost Shores Gran Fondo
- Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
- Sherbrooke Village Old Fashioned Christmas
- Northumbeerfest
Flavour Award
This award will be presented to a food and beverage establishment which has made an impact on creating an experience for the visitor. Judges will be looking at Innovation, Creativity, Dedication, Vision, Originality and Lasting impression
- Acropole Pizza
- Main Street Café – Maritime Inn Antigonish
- The Thistle Bar & Grill
- Uprooted Market Café
Marketing Award
This award will be presented to a tourism sector accommodation or attraction, which has made a marketing impact on the local tourism scene, bringing high profile to the DEANS region. Judges will be looking at Innovation, Creativity, Dedication, Marketing Impact and Leadership.
- deCoste Performing Arts Centre
- Sober Island Brewing Company
- Treelings
- Nova Scotia Spirit Company
Fleur Mainville Ambassador Award
Representing all things Fleur stood for, this award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated community pride, presents themselves as an Ambassador to our region and is involved with community development. Judges will be looking at Innovation and Creativity, Personal Commitment, Dedication and Community Contribution.
- Kimberly Dickson
- Anne Emmett
- Gordon Hammond
- Sandy Moser