Current Confirmation of Eligibility Nominator Information (Who are you?) Nominee Information (Who are you nominating?) Complete The Calgary White Hat Awards program celebrates inspiring Calgarians working and volunteering in tourism and hospitality who go above & beyond to make their guests' experience exceptional. In February & March, volunteers from the tourism community will interview all nominees in-person. Finalists and winners are announced at a live awards show and gala reception held later in May at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Please review all eligibility requirements before proceeding with nomination as some requirements may have changed. Nominees must fulfill all standard category eligibility requirements to be considered for a Calgary White Hat Award. When in doubt, the decision of the Calgary White Hat Award committee will be final. ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS: • All nominees must how a minimum of 1-year of employment with the nominating employer; except for season roles or those in the volunteer category. • All nominees must live within Calgary or the surrounding area and must work within Calgary in their daily role. • All nominees must be employed by a company or organization located within the designated eligibility area/ boundary – Calgary city limits including up to 15 km outside the posted city limits. • Nominees can only be nominated in one (1) category per organization. In the case of multiple nominations, the Calgary White Hat Award committee will use the first nomination as the accepted one. • Nominations must be based on work examples from the previous calendar year only. • Nominations must be based solely on tourism and hospitality-based tasks and roles. • All nominees must attend an in-person interview during the assigned interview dates to be eligible for a White Hat Award. • Every attempt will be made to accommodate any interview rescheduling request, but no virtual interviews will be offered. • Should a nominee require additional assistance or services during an interview, this must be communicated clearly in the nomination. • Should a nominee leave their place of employment prior to the Calgary White Hat Award gala, it will be at the discretion of the nominating employer whether the nomination will stand. • If a nominee changes roles or jobs, after the nomination is submitted, the original role will remain as the bases for the interview. Click here to download a copy of the Eligibility Requirements. Click here to view the list of Standard Categories. I confirm that I have reviewed and understand the eligibility requirements. Agree
