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Finalists for BCHA Awards of Excellence announced

Finalists for the 2023 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence have been announced, the award presentations will take place May 2^nd from 6 pm – 11 pm during the Summit Spring Fling—an evening of music, comedy, dancing, and Okanagan-driven food and wine.

April 20th, 2023

Seven awards will be delivered that will recognize exceptional individuals and teams across the province who are leading the global standard of industry excellence.

The following categories will be recognized:

Housekeeping Excellence
Recruitment Award
Hotelier of the Year
People’s Choice | Hotel or Accommodation of the Year
Leader of the Future
Supplier of the Year
Heart of Hospitality | Culinary Excellence

This year’s finalists are as follows:

Hotelier of the Year | Sponsored by Encore Canada

Estreya Gosalbez, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
Cyrus Merchant, Regional Director, Sandman Hotel Group
Trina White, General Manager, The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Sarah Vallely, General Manager, OPUS Vancouver
Sarah Webb, General Manager, Oswego Hotel

Housekeeping Award | Sponsored by Integral Services Group

Coast Prince George by APA
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
Hotel Zed Kelowna
Sandman Suites Vancouver - Davie Street
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Versante Hotel

Hotel of the Year | Sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Oswego Hotel
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Robin Hood Inn & Suites
Versante Hotel

Supplier of the Year Award

Bichin Laundry Equipment
Haddon Equipment & Supplies
SONA

Recruitment Award | Sponsored by WorkSafeBC

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
Accent Inns Inc

Leader of the Future | Sponsored by FortisBC

Anna McAlary, Treatment Manager, Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Pink Yu, Director of Operations and Marketing, Robin Hood Inn & Suites

Heart of Hospitality Award | Sponsored by Pomeroy Lodging

Kunal Dighe, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Richard Benson, Executive Chef, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa

"We are honoured to acknowledge the exceptional nominees of the 2023 BCHA Awards of Excellence," said Ingrid Jarrett, president and CEO of the BCHA. "Their outstanding accomplishments have not only elevated the standard for the provincial accommodation sector but have showcased the remarkable strength and talent of our industry. We are eagerly awaiting the return of the BCHA Summit, where we can celebrate these nominees' unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and the overall advancement of our remarkable industry."

The BCHA Summit returns after a two-year hiatus.

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