2009 Tourism Award Winners
May 11, 2009

Festivals & Events Award
Spokane Lilac Festival

Attraction Award
Green Bluff Growers

"Near nature. Near perfect." Award
Cat Tales Zoological Park

Spirit of the Inland Northwest Award
The Davenport Hotel and Tower

In the Bag Award
Auntie's Bookstore

Top Table Award
Wild Sage American Bistro

The White Glove Award
Sahbaz Alickovic, The Davenport Hotel and Tower

The Silver Spoon Award
Gage Lee, Frank's Diner

First Impression Hotel Award
Curt Krijns, Quality Inn Valley Suites

First Impression Retail Sales Award
Kyra Morelli, Finders Keepers

First Impression Sales Award
Meg Harper, The Davenport Hotel and Tower

First Impression Transportation Award
Julie Saucier, Group Coordinators

Heart of the House Award
David Sharp, Ramada Spokane Airport & Indoor Waterpark

Rising Star Award
John Rice, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Coeur d'Alene

Tourism Professional of the Year
Sandy Kates, LCD Exposition Services

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PAST TOURISM AWARD WINNERS

2008 Tourism Award Winners
May 6, 2008

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Art Coffey

Tourism Professional of the Year:
Dave McGann, Arby's Roast Beef Restaurants

Festivals & Events Award:
Evergreen Region Volleyball - Pacific Northwest Volleyball Qualifier

Attraction Award:
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC)

"Near nature. Near perfect." Award:
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Spirit of the Inland Northwest Award:
David's Pizza

In The Bag Award:
Chocolate Apothecary

Top Table Award:
Chaps
 
 
The White Glove Award:
Cindy Cecil, Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites, A Magnuson Grand Hotel

The Silver Spoon Award:
Shane Lee, Taco John's

First Impression Hotel Award:
Kent Brocklebank, Red Lion Hotel at the Park

First Impression Sales Award:
Vivi Windsor, Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites, A Magnuson Grand Hotel

First Impression Retail Sales Award:
Drew Smith, Huckleberry's Natural Market

First Impression Transportation Award:
Kent Brocklebank, Red Lion Hotel at the Park

Heart of the House Award:
Smajo Mekic, Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley

Rising Star Award:
Jody Aldred, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center

Hospitality Volunteer of the Year Award:
Lea Smith, CenterStage

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2007 Tourism Award Winners
May 18, 2007

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Don Barbieri of WestCoast Entertainment

Tourism Professional of the Year
Jody Sander of Sterling Hospitality

First Impression hotel Award
Christine Olinger of Holiday Inn Express Downtown

First Impression TransportatioN aWARD
Shane Chapman of Oxford Suites Spokane Valley

First Impression Sales Award
James Hicks of WestCoast Entertainment

The Silver Spoon Award
Mary Stratton of The Davenport Hotel and Tower

Rising Star Award
Craig Brosenne of Hagadone Marine Group

White Glove Award
Trina Etherington of Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley

Hospitality Volunteer of the year
Sandy Kates of LCD Exposition Services

Festivals & events Award
Hoopfest 2006 by Spokane Hoopfest Association

Attraction Award
Manito Park

Near Nature Near Perfect Award
Campbell House at Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC)

On the Move Award
Spokane Transit Authority

In the Bag Award
Nordstrom

Top Table Award
Anthony's Restaurant

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2006 Tourism Awards Winners
May 18, 2006

Tourism Professional of the Year
Dean Feldmeier, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center

White Glove Award
Jasmina Mekic, Holiday Inn Express Downtown Spokane

The Silver Spoon Award
Paul Santos, Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center

First Impression Award - Sales
Tammy Lease, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center

First Impression Award - hotel
Bob Bruce, E.J. Roberts’ Mansion

First Impression Awards - Transportation
Allen Rogers, The Davenport Hotel

Hospitality Volunteer of the year
Valerie Hester, Republic Regional Visitors & Convention Bureau

Rising Star Award
Heather Pappin, Holiday Inn Express Downtown Spokane

On the Move Award
Alpha Omega Tours & Charters Inc

Festivals & events Award
The Lion King presented by WestCoast Entertainment

Lifetime Achievement Award
Dennis McLaughlin

Attraction Award
Silverwood Theme Park

Near Nature Near Perfect Award
NW GolfMaps

Top Table Award
MAX at Mirabeau

In the Bag Award
Simply Northwest

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Tourism Professional of the Year
Kevin Baker - Red Lion Hotel at the Park

The White Glove Award
The Housekeeping Staff at the Davenport hotel

The Silver Spoon Award
Pauline Riley - Niko's

First Impression Awards - Sales
Tammy Lease - Doubletree Hotel

First Impression Awards - Hotel
Mary Williams - Doubletree Hotel

fIRST iMPRESSION aWARDS - transportation
Harla Jean Biever - Group Coordinators

HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Karin Ryon - Red Lion Hotel at the Park

Rising Star Award
John Gumenberg - Red Lion Hotel at the Park

On the Move Award
Inland Empire Distribution Systems

Festivals & Events Award
First Night Spokane

Lifetime Achievement Award
John McDaniel

Attractions Award
Spokane Opera House

Near Nature Near Perfect Award
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Top Table Award
The Palm Court Restaurant

In the Bag Award
Auntie's Book Store

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Tourism Professional of the Year
Harry Sladich, Sterling Hospitality

The White Glove Award
Best Western Pheasant Hill Housekeeping Staff

The Silver Spoon Award
Yong Yudt, Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley

First Impression Awards - Sales
Connie Wagner, Quality Inn Valley Suites

First Impression Awards - Hotel
Betty Faletto, Hidden Lakes Golf Resort

Hospitality Volunteer of the Year
Sandy Kates, LCD Exposition Services

First Impression Awards - Transportation
Avis Rent A Car

Rising Star Award
Lisa Bracco, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

On the MOve Award
Montana Rockies Rail Tours

Festivals & Events Award
Star USA - 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Lifetime Achievement Award
Luke Williams

Near Nature Near Perfect Award
Manito Park, City of Spokane Parks Department

Top Table Award
The Lodge on Hidden Lakes

Attraction Award
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

In the Bag Award
River Park Square

Tourism Professional of the Year
Jack Lucas, WestCoast Entertainment

Rising Star Award
Nathan Hatcher, Hilton Garden Inn

On the MOve Award
Downtown Spokane Partnership
Courtesy Ticket Program

The White Glove Award
Nona Jones, Hidden Lakes Resort

The Silver spoon Award
Tess Cosby, Hampton Inn Spokane

Cultural Tourism Award
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

First Impression Award - Sales
Mike Deprez, Hidden Lakes Golf Resort

First IMpression Award - Hotel
Julie Cohen, Holiday Inn Express Valley

Hospitality Volunteer of the Year
Dennis Little, Catered Ambiance

Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Kobluk

Attraction Award
Riverfront Park

EcoTourism Award
Hidden Creek Ranch

Festivals & Events Award
2003 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament, WSU

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Tourism Professional of the Year
Kevin Twohig

Rising Star Award
Toni Hansen, Doubletree Hotel Valley

On the MOve Award
Julie Saucier, Group Coordinators

The White Glove Award
Carol Ronan, Holiday Inn Express Valley

The Silver Spoon Award
Dzenana Prozorac, Holiday Inn Express Downtown

Cultural Tourism Award
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

First Impression Awards - Sales
Candi Van Allen

First Impression Front Line Award
Bob Charos, WestCoast Grand

Hospitality Front Line Award
Jack Aronson, WestCoast Ridpath Hotel

Lifetime Achievement Award
King Cole

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Tourism Professional of the Year
Jane Johnson, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

The White glove Award
Carol Carchia, Travelodge

The Silver Spoon Award
Jayme Hilson, Clinkerdagger

First Impression Award
Security Ambassadors,
Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District

Hospitality Volunteer of the Year
Flo Carrico, VIC Volunteer, Convention Volunteer

The Good Earth Award
Rings & Things

Cultural Tourism Award
ArtFest Steam Plant Grill

On the Move Award
Spokane International Airport

Lifetime Achievement Award
Hartly Kruger, Past President Spokane Regional CVB

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