Antigua and Barbuda hosts Tourism Awards Gala night, honours brightest stars

Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards Gala night were hosted on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in the country. During the ceremony, the brightest stars were awarded for their efficient work. 

The Tourism Industry turned out in force to honour its brightest stars during The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards Gala Night held at Sandles grand Antigua on Sunday, December 11 2022.

The atmosphere was alive with excitement and anticipation about who will Win an Award.

Congratulations to the winners in the Award Categories:

• ABHTA Employee of the Year: Wendel Richards (Sandals Grande Antigua)
• ABHTA Supervisor of the Year: Patrice George (Mill Reef Club)
• Rising Star of the Year: Kacy St. John (Hermitage Bay)
• Young Hotelier of the Year: C John Roberts (Blue Waters Hotel)
• Young Chef of the Year: Aaliyah Greene (Blue Waters Hotel)
• Chef of the Year: Rodrick Beazer (Curtain Bluff)
• Lifetime Achievement Recipient: Theodore “Ted” Isaac.
• Tour Guide of the Year: Bernadette James (The Rendezvous Company Antigua)
• Transportation Service Provider of the Year: Herbert Brown (United Taxi Company Antigua Limited)
• Port Frontline Employee of the Year: Delbert
• Hutson (Antigua Cruise Port)
• Tourism Employee of the Year: Vashti Ramsey Casimir (Ministry of Tourism, and Investment.)
• Sustainable Tourism Award: Galley Bay Resort and Spa)

Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association extended congratulations to all Nominees and Winners. 

The sponsors and special prizes were given to the following: 

Awards Prizes 

American Airlines, Barbuda Belle, Calvin Air Helicopters, Carlisle Bay, Chef’s World, Cocobay Resort Antigua, Curtain Bluff, Elite Island Resorts, Hermitage Bay, Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, Jumby Bay Island Resort and The Inn at English Harbour.

Door Raffle Prizes 

Abbott’s Jewelry & Perfumery, Ana’s On the Beach Restaurant, Antigua Rainforest Zipline Tour, Bella Vita Restaurant and Bar Antigua, Big Banana Antigua, Colombian Emeralds International Antigua, Flo’s Perfume +, Humble and Free Wadadli, Keyonna Beach Hotel, Le Bistro Restaurant, MAIA South Point Restaurant and Lounge, NOMAD Antigua, The Rendezvous Company Antigua, Royalton Antigua, Sunseakers Antigua and Excellence Catamaran Cruises Antigua.