NHTC Award Nominations Sought

Since 1981, the New Hampshire Travel Council has recognized and acknowledged those individuals and businesses in the travel and tourism industry who have shown dedication and excellence. Sponsored annually by the Travel Council, the awards program publicly recognizes and honors businesses and individuals for their significant impact on New Hampshire's travel and tourism industry. The NHTC invites you to nominate your co-worker or business. For an explanation of the awards and nomination process and link to a nomination form,, please click here.

1. Dick Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award
2. Mildred Beach Travel Person of the Year Award
3. Media Award
4. Business Excellence Award
5. Advertising and Public Relations Award
6. Sustainable Business Award

To submit a nomination, please complete this form. All nominations must be received by Thursday, April 15, 2010. For further information, please email Maryanne Adams (madams@ccsnh.edu) or call her at 603-271-6963.

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Going once, going twice --- Ah yes, the friendly sounds of the famous silent and live auctions at the NH Governor’s Conference to be held May 6 and 7, 2010, at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in historic Portsmouth, NH.   Your generous donations assist the council in providing the funds needed to attract nationally know expert industry speakers such as Dennis Snow.  This gives you the opportunity to explore the current trends to stay competitive in attracting new customers to New Hampshire.

We are asking that donations be in the form of a gift certificate (noting all restrictions). However, we would be pleased to display a brochure or (small size) photo to illustrate your product/service/location at the auction table. We will gladly accept all donations offered, but have found that certificates provide better security and ease for the winners in getting their prized auction items home!    Did you know these auctions are the Travel Council’s only fundraiser?

So help us “Celebrate NH.” Your generous donation will go directly to providing our industry the edge we need to attract guests to come and stay in our state! Do it right now by clicking this link to our donation form.

Submit your donation form by April 16th and your business and donation will be listed in the Conference Notebook.

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