Hospitality & Tourism 2026
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The Hospitality and Tourism award recognizes a business that has demonstrated excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry, contributing significantly to the growth of the sector. The nominee should show a clear track record of success in areas such as employee relations, economic development, investment, business growth, and community involvement. This local business goes above and beyond by providing exceptional customer service and understanding the vital role hospitality plays in the region while also supporting the local community.
Requirements:
Nominees must operate an active business or organization within the Leamington District or surrounding areas.
Nominees should demonstrate enthusiasm for promoting Leamington and the surrounding area as a destination for visitors and tourists.
Nominees should have a reputation for being welcoming, helpful, and committed to enhancing the visitor experience.
Nominees must show initiative and passion for their business, continually striving to improve customer experiences and service delivery.
Nominees should actively support the local economy by promoting other local businesses and fostering community collaboration.

Nominees must operate an active business or organization within the Leamington District or surrounding areas.
Nominees should demonstrate enthusiasm for promoting Leamington and the surrounding area as a destination for visitors and tourists.
Nominees should have a reputation for being welcoming, helpful, and committed to enhancing the visitor experience.
Nominees must show initiative and passion for their business, continually striving to improve customer experiences and service delivery.
Nominees should actively support the local economy by promoting other local businesses and fostering community collaboration.

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Nominees must operate an active business or organization within the Leamington District or surrounding areas. Nominees should demonstrate enthusiasm for promoting Leamington and the surrounding area as a destination for visitors and tourists. Nominees should have a reputation for being welcoming, helpful, and committed to enhancing the visitor experience. Please describe the nature of your business in 250 words or less. (30% of score)

Maximum of 250 words. Introduce your business, including when it was established, its core purpose, how it has evolved over time, and the number of employees.

How do you service tourism in our community? (30% of score)

Maximum of 250 words. Explain if your business is a tourism-specific venture or a local business that supports tourism. How do you market to and engage tourists, and what steps have you taken to attract and serve visitors to the region?

Online Presence (5% score)

Provide link to your business website.

Do you belong to the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce (5% score)

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What products and/or service initiatives have you undertaken to create customer satisfaction and build relationships with tourists? (30% of score)

Maximum of 250 words. Describe your approach to customer satisfaction and how you have enhanced the experience for tourists. Highlight specific initiatives aimed at building customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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