Hall Of Fame

Throughout the years, many businesses and indivuals have earned the disticntion of a TIA Yukon Tourism Award of Excellence. The following list details the achievements of these recipients throughout the years.

Lifetime Achievement Award
2004 Ellen & Phil Davignon, 2004 Doug Phillips, 2003 C.E. Fisher, 2003 Giovanni Castellarin, 2003 Al Parrish

Presented to an individual who has set a high standard of service in the tourism industry. Through a lifetime of support and commitment, he/she will have contributed immeasurably to the growth and vitality of the Yukon's tourism industry and set a fine example for all to follow.
          
Sustainable Tourism Award
2003 The Yukon Conservation Trail Guiding Program, 2003 The Yukon Game Farm

Presented to a business that recognizes the management of resources focused on maintaining the Yukon's cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems that meet the needs of present visitors and host communities, while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future.
          
Yukon Ambassador Award
2004 Neil Hartling, 2003 Scott and Linda Goodwin

Presented to an individual whose leadership and achievements have had a distinctive impact on the tourism industry and who remains a true ambassador of the Yukon.
          
Klondike Award
2003 Snow Shoe Shufflers, 2002 Akemi Matsumiya from CJ Link, 2001 Ron McFadyen

Presented to a business, individual, community or group, which has carried out particularly effective or original promotional work on behalf of Yukon tourism. 

Sourdough Award
2003 Air North, 2002 KIAC – Gary Parker, 2001 Kluane – Chilkat International Bike Relay

Presented to an individual or group for high achievement in the development or management of a facility, event, attraction or service, which has improved the quality of Yukon’s tourism industry.
          
CKRW Little Guy Award
2003 Yukon Brewing Company, 2002 Trek Over the Top, 2001 Up North Adventures

Presented to a Yukon small business (less than 12 employees) that has best demonstrated community spirit, promotional excellence and/or management professionalism for the benefit of Yukon residents and visitors. Sponsored by CKRW Radio.

Cheechako Award
2004 Canada Tourism Commission, 2001 City of Whitehorse, 1999 Department of Tourism, 1998 Princess Tours

Presented to a business, individual, community or group for exceptional and conspicuous devotion to the highest principle of damn-foolery, for unquestioning pursuit of perfection in overall Cheechako-ism, for an oversight, error, blooper or humorous circumstance related to the Yukon's tourism industry, which so often occurs in this very human travel business of ours.