Ministry of Tourism Updates
Nominations for Cacique Awards 2010 Now Open
Sep 18, 2010 - 7:37:09 AM

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is now receiving nominations for their Cacique Awards 2010 which will take place January 28th, 2011.

Any member of the public may cast a nomination for the general awards, the Minster of Tourism’s Hospitality Award or the Clement T. Maynard Lifetime Achievement Award. They may nominate as many persons as they wish. The same person may also be nominated for more than one award if he/she is making a contribution in more than one area.

To be eligible for the awards, the nominees must be permanent residents of The Bahamas, whose product or performance has a positive impact on the quality development of Bahamian tourism. Nominees must be consistent high performers. Nominations for awards in the Hotel Sector must come from members of the Bahamas Hotel Association and meet BHA criteria. Employees of the Ministry of Tourism and their agencies are not eligible for nomination.

Nomination Categories:

TRANSPORTATION...The Nominee has consistently provided exemplary service and/or helped to improve transportation through innovation (Taxis, Airlines, Local Tour Operators, Jitneys, Water Taxis, Ferries and Surreys).

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT...The Nominee has contributed to the development of professionalism in the tourist industry. (Includes Teachers, Lecturers and Human Resource Managers).

SPORTS, LEISURE & EVENTS...The Nominee has helped to promote the growth of tourism in such areas as golf, tennis, regattas, fishing, water sports, triathlons and festivals.

CREATIVE ARTS...The Nominee has made a significant contribution to tourism in the area of painting, sculpture, pottery, writing, music, performing arts or photography.

HANDICRAFT...The Nominee has created quality Bahamian handicraft. (Please submit samples of your work. Actual item(s) preferred but color photographs or electronic images are acceptable)

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD (1) An individual, organization or group which has developed a tourist attraction or facility for the enjoyment of our visitors that promotes harmony with the environment. OR (2) An individual, organization or group that strengthens linkages between tourism and other sectors of the economy. THE CLEMENT T. MAYNARD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD...A person (working or retired) who has made an outstanding contribution to the growth of tourism for twenty years or more. THE MINISTER’S AWARD...A person (working or retired) who has exemplified Bahamian hospitality toward visitors.

Nomination Criteria

► Nominees must be residents of The Bahamas whose product or performance has a positive impact on the development of The Bahamas tourist product.

► Nominees must be consistent high performers.

► Employees of The Ministry of Tourism and its agencies are not eligible for nomination.

► All submissions must have a minimum of one full page of information.

► A maximum of two pages will be accepted.

► Please submit a STUDIO Colour head and shoulder PHOTOGRAPH with nomination form. ► When nominating Artists, Photographers, Writers etc. samples of the nominee’s work must be submitted for consideration.

► Color Photographs of samples will be accepted if originals are not available.