BC Hotel Association

BCHA
Awards of Excellence

NOMINATE BC'S BEST IN HOSPITALITY

Nominations have now closed.

Winners will be celebrated at the BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala, taking place April 15, 2026 in Nanaimo, BC.

Award Categories and Finalists

From service to leadership, these awards recognize the people and properties elevating our industry. Browse the categories and finalists below.

Leader of the Future

This award recognizes an emerging hospitality professional demonstrating leadership potential, innovation, and passion for the industry.
Finalists
Kayla Pedscalny, Assistant General Manager
Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson

Savannah Cannatella, Director of Rooms
Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Quinn Long, Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
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Housekeeping Excellence

This award celebrates a housekeeping team demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, service excellence, and commitment to high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Finalists
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
Penticton, BC

Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel
Summerland, BC

Wickaninnish Inn
Tofino, BC
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Sustainability Champion

This award honours a property or organization that demonstrates leadership in sustainability across energy, food, and environmental practices within hospitality.
Finalists
Inn at Laurel Point
Victoria, BC

Nita Lake Lodge
Whistler, BC

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Victoria, BC
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Guest Service Excellence

This award recognizes a department or team that consistently delivers truly exceptional, memorable, and personalized guest experiences.
Finalists
Club Lounge Team
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

Guest Experience Team
Nimmo Bay Resort

Front Desk Team
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham

Hotelier of the Year

This award recognizes a General Manager demonstrating exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and contribution to the BC hotel industry.
Finalists
Ken Hall, General Manager
Fairmont Chateau Whistler

David MacKenzie, General Manager
Pemberton Valley Lodge

Sarah Webb, General Manager
Oswego Hotel

Accommodation of the Year

This award honours a property that showcases outstanding achievements, leadership, and innovation, while setting a high standard of excellence in BC's accommodation sector.
Finalists
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
Royston, BC

Old House Hotel
Courtenay, BC

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Victoria, BC

Culinary Excellence

This award honours a culinary professional or team that demonstrates creativity, quality, and a commitment to BC’s local flavours and ingredients.
Finalists
Andrea Alridge, Executive Chef
Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, Rosemead House

Danai Hongwanishkul, Executive Chef
Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa

Elmark Andres, Executive Chef
Lola, Bodega Ridge
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Eligibility Criteria

Applicable to all categories in addition to category-specific eligibility noted in the nomination forms.
  • Nominees can be self-nominated or nominated by other organizations/individuals.
  • Nominees must have been operating/working in the hospitality industry in BC in 2025.
  • Individual nominations are open to all members of the accommodation sector in BC.
  • Properties must be current members of the BCHA.
  • BCHA board members may be nominated but not self-nominated. 

Meet the Adjudication Committee

ERIN CASSELS
Director/General Manager,
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Combines passion for people with a commitment to inclusive, sustainable hospitality that empowers teams and strengthens BC’s tourism landscape.
BILL LEWIS
General Manager
Magnolia Hotel & Spa
An award-winning hospitality leader recognized for service excellence, mentorship, and setting enduring standards within Canada’s boutique hotel community.
GARY YU
Regional Manager,
RZH Hotel Group
A collaborative hospitality leader valued for financial discipline, operational insight, and steady leadership within complex hotel environments.
DAVID MCBEAN
General Manager,
Watermark Beach Resort
A hospitality executive known for people-first leadership, operational excellence, and long-term stewardship across BC’s accommodation industry.
MICHELLE LE SAGE
General Manager
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Brings extensive leadership experience, fostering strong teams and exceptional guest experiences across BC’s hospitality and tourism community.
KARIM MOHAMMADI
Operating Partner
Evergreen Hospitality Group
A hospitality executive focused on portfolio growth, community engagement, and guiding sustainable outcomes across diverse hospitality markets.
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SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

    CULINARY EXCELLENCE

    Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
    NOMINATOR INFORMATION
    NOMINEE INFORMATION
    All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
    CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
    • Must be from an accommodation-operated food and beverage company in British Columbia.

    Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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      LEADER OF THE FUTURE

      Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
      NOMINATOR INFORMATION
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      All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
      CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
      • Age 35 and under.

      Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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        HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

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        All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
        CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
        • Must be a General Manager, Vice President, Regional Vice President or President/Executive Director of a BC-based hotel or hotel group.

        Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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          HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE

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          Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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            ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

            Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.
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            NOMINEE INFORMATION
            All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

            Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

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              Community Contribution award

              NOMINATOR INFORMATION
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              All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

              Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

              COMMUNITY IMPACT
              INDUSTRY SUPPORT
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