The 2005 recipients of the country’s top tourism award were as follows:
Public awards:
Transportation – Floyd Lowe
Human Resources Development – Dr Sophia Rolle
Creative Arts – Jay Mitchell
Handicraft – Miralee Rose
Sustainable Tourism – Brendal Stevens
Sports, Leisure and Events – Simon Bain
Special awards:
Clement T Maynard Lifetime Achievement Award: George Myers
Minister’s Award for Hospitality: Israel “Bonefish Foley” Rolle
People’s Choice Award (secular): Kirkland “KB” Bodie
People’s Choice Award (gospel): Jawanza “Spike” Munroe
Bahamas Hotel Association Awards:
Employee of the Year: Wilbert Knowles, Atlantis
Supervisor of the Year: Raymond Lowe, Green Turtle Club
Manager of the Year: Avis Miller, Treasure Cay Club
Chef of the Year: Jason McBride, Radisson
Hotelier of the Year: Paul O’ Neil, Atlantis
Sales Executive of the Year: Marva Munroe, Pelican Bay
International Awards:
Cruise: Carnival Cruise Line
Airline: Spirit Air
Travel Writer: Sara Macefield, United Kingdom
Travel Agent: Thomas Cook, Canada
