The TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards
The TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements and successes within the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry. The TTNQ Board recognises the products and people who have made their mark on the region’s tourism industry over the past year.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Life Member
Recognises a long period of dedicated commitment to tourism in Tropical North Queensland and acknowledges the personal achievements of the inductee in the tourism industry.
*Board appointed award
Chair’s Award of Excellence
Recognises a project, initiative, product or service that has made a huge impact and contribution to the tourism industry in Tropical North Queensland.
*Chosen by the TTNQ Chair with the support of the Board
Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
Recognises the extraordinary personal and professional achievement by an individual over many years to the Australian, and particularly the Queensland tourism industry.
*Board appointed award
Young Achiever Excellence Award
Recognises an individual under the age of 35 who has made a significant contribution to the tourism industry in Tropical North Queensland and to the development of their community.
*Nominated award, selected by an Awards Panel
Customer Service Excellence Award
Recognising excellence in customer service.
*Nominated award, selected by an Awards Panel
The Year of Indigenous Tourism Excellence Award *NEW*
Recognises the contribution to the tourism industry by an indigenous-owned experience in Tropical North Queensland.
*Nominated award, selected by an Awards Panel
Best of Queensland Experience Program Recognition of Excellence *NEW*
Recognises the hard work of tourism operators who have achieved top scores in the Best of Queensland Experience Program.
*Based on BoQEP results for 2021
Submissions for the awards are now closed.
Submit a Nomination
2021 Customer Service Excellence
2021 Young Achiever Excellence
2021 Year of Indigenous Tourism Excellence
Past Winners
2019
- Life Member – Ross Steele
- Chair’s Award of Excellence, sponsored by Cairns Regional Council – Crystalbrook Collection
- Outstanding Contribution by an Individual – Tony Baker
- Innovation Excellence Award, sponsored by Cairns Airport – Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Young Achiever Excellence Award, sponsored by HostPlus – Jana Stankovich
- Customer Service Excellence Award – Deborah Ieri, Small World Journeys & Malcolm Rothall, Bad Fishy Jet Boating
2018
- Life Member – Gary Young
- Chair’s Award of Excellence, sponsored by Cairns Regional Council – IRONMAN
- Outstanding Contribution by an Individual – Paula Wallace
- Innovation Excellence Award, sponsored by Cairns Airport – Reef Restoration Foundation
- Young Achiever Excellence Award, sponsored by HostPlus – Jasmine Porteous
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