Saint Lucia Tourism launches “The Gimies”
Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the inaugural SLTA, Saint Lucia Tourism Awards, “The Gimies”
The Ministry cooperated with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association to organize the most anticipated awards presentation on the island.
The ceremony will be held at the Royalton Resort on February 25, 2023, and will honour all individuals’ efforts to the sector’s growth. The inaugural SLTA’s theme is “Rethinking Tourism.”
The prize is named after Mount Gimie, the tallest mountain in Saint Lucia, standing at an elevation of 3,120 ft. The Gimies is synonymous with reaching new heights, the pinnacle of excellence. The actual Award design, which depicts the Gimies was conceptualised by world renown sculptor, designer and son of the soil, Jallim Eudovic.
The Awards are directed toward all industry stakeholders and consciously highlight the hidden heroes whose incredible achievements and contributions have contributed to the island receiving several international honours. SLTA invites individuals to nominate for several awards categories.
Individual Awards Categories
Accommodation
- Small Hotel Employee of the Year
- Medium Hotel Employee of the Year
- Large Hotel Employee of the Year
- Collection de Pepites Employee of the Year
Transportation/Recreation
- Tourism Transportation Employee of the Year
- Marine-Based Transportation Employee of the Year
- Sites and Adventure Employee of the Year
Independents
- Independent Restaurant Employee of the Year
- Independent Tour Guide of the Year
- Craft and Souvenir Retailer of the Year
- Tourism and Hospitality Student of the Year
- Port Employee of the Year
Special Awards & Recognition
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Prime Minister Award)
Organisational Awards Categories
Accommodation
- Small Hotel of the Year
- Medium Hotel of the Year
- Large Hotel of the Year
- Collection de Pepites Property of the Year
Transportation/Recreation
- Land-Based Tourism Transport Business Of the Year
- Water-Based Tourism Transport Business Of the Year
- Sites and Adventure Business of the Year
Independents
- Independent Restaurant of the Year
- Wedding / Events Planner of the Year
Special Awards & Recognition
- Community-Based Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism Award
- Tourism Education and Training
- Destination Steward and Resilience Award
- Gold Social Partner in Tourism
The awards also feature a special “People’s Choice” award.
Rules for submissions
- The submission of nomination forms for individual and organizational awards can only be submitted by
- a representative of the businesses in or associated with the tourism industry
- tourism or hospitality-related educational institutions,
- groups or associations in or associated with the tourism industry
- self-employed persons in or associated with the tourism industry
- An employee shall not nominate his or herself unless that individual is self-employed
- An organisation may enter submissions or nominate its business for as many organizational awards as it is eligible for
- The only award the general public can nominate for is people’s choice
- Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered