Celebrating Excellence: 2026 BC Tourism Industry Award Winners

The Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) announced the winners of the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Awards during the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference Awards Gala, presented by Indigenous Tourism BC, on March 5, 2026. Ten awards were given out to recognize and celebrate the excellence, leadership, and innovation of operators and employees, showcasing the province’s most exceptional tourism industry leaders and positive change-makers.

Congratulations to all the 2026 winners and finalists on your outstanding achievements and valuable contributions to BC’s tourism industry!

Indigenous Operator or Experience | Sponsored by Indigenous Tourism BC

• WINNER: Tse’k’wa Heritage Society
• Finalist: Takaya Tours
• Finalist: Best Western Tin Wis Resort
  

Sustainability Excellence | Sponsored by GreenStep

• WINNER: Spirit Bear Lodge
• Finalist: Takaya Tours
• Finalist: Science World (ASTC Science World Society)

Employees First | Sponsored by go2HR

• WINNER: Inn at Laurel Point
• Finalist: Parkside Hotel & Spa
• Finalist: Nimmo Bay Resort

Tourism Person of the Year | Sponsored by Prince of Whales

• WINNER: Jill Doucette
• Finalist: Doug Bell, Northern Lights Estate Winery
• Finalist: Norm Coyne, FanCon Society

Community Contribution & Impact | Sponsored by Tourism Richmond and Air Canada

• WINNER: Aboriginal Affects Consulting 
• Finalist: Songhees Tours
• Finalist: Tourism Kamloops 

Inclusive & Accessible Tourism Experience | Sponsored by Rocky Mountaineer

• WINNER: Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association
• Finalist: Malahat SkyWalk
• Finalist: Tourism Nanaimo

Remarkable Experience | Sponsored by BCDMOA

• WINNER: Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre
• Finalist: Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
• Finalist: Tyax Adventures

Professional Excellence, DMO or Sector Association | Sponsored by Acera Insurance

• WINNER: Tourism Prince George
• Finalist: Tourism Terrace
• Finalist: Tourism Kelowna

Innovation | Sponsored by Tourismo

• WINNER: CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures
• Finalist: Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa
• Finalist: Spinal Cord Injury BC

Culinary & Agritourism Experience | Sponsored by Culinary Tourism Alliance

• WINNER: Locality Brewing
• Finalist: The Cove at Kaay Llnagaay
• Finalist: Tourism Richmond 

Learn more about the 2026 TIC Awards: https://bctourismconference.ca/2026-award-winners