The Sir David Brand Award for Tourism is the highest award for tourism in Western Australia, named after Sir David Brand (1912-1979), who was Premier of Western Australia from 1959 to 1971. It was established in 1972 as a single award, and is now the highest honour in the Western Australia Tourism Awards.[1][2]
The awards were established in 1972, by John Wood, founder of the Fleetwood caravan company.[1] He said later:
I recall an excited David Brand, WA's first Minister for Tourism, saying the award would come to symbolise the pinnacle achievement in WA tourism. How insightful his vision![3]
Speaking in parliament in 2013 John Day commented that David Brand's widow Lady Brand, then aged 92, had at that time attended all but one of the 41 presentation ceremonies for the award.[1]
Winners edit
- 2019: Busselton Jetty[4]
- 2018: Kimberley Wild Expeditions[5]
- 2017: Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures[6]
- 2016: ADAMS Coachlines[7]
- 2015: Sandalford Wines[8]
- 2014: Broome's Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa[9]
- 2013: Kings Park and Botanic Garden[1]
- 2012: Challenger Institute of Technology, School of Hospitality & Tourism[10]
- 2011: Eco Beach Broome[11][12]
- 2010: Willie Creek Pearl Farm[13]
- 2009: Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association[14]
- 2008: Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association[15]
- 2006: Willie Creek Pearl Farm[16]
- 2001: Perth Zoo[17]
- 1998: Aviair[18]
- 1997: Aviair[18]
- 1996: Aviair[18]
- 1994: Feature Tours[19]
- 1993: The Burswood Resort[20]
- 1992: Esplanade Hotel, Albany[21]
- 1984: York Motor Museum[22]
- 1983: Atlantis Marine Park (closed 1990)[23]
- 1978: Elizabethan Village[24]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Day, J.H.D. (14 November 2013). "2013 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards" (PDF). Hansard (Western Australia). Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "WA Tourism Awards: Winners Announced". Tourism Western Australia. 16 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
culminating in the top honour – the Sir David Brand Award for Tourism
- ^ "In Recognition of Life Membership: Mr John Wood senior" (PDF). Caravan Industry Association of WA. p. 9. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "WA tourism's cream of the crop recognised at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 10 November 2019. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Tourism's Best Recognised at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards". Tourism Council Western Australia. 10 November 2018.
- ^ "Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures flying high after big win". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 11 November 2017. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ Elborough, Brad (13 November 2016). "Good Times Roll". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ McInnes, Anita (19 November 2015). "Winery wins Sir David Brand award". Echo News. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Broome's Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa wins top honour at 2014 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards". PerthNow. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards celebrate 40 years of excellence". National Tourism Alliance. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "WA Tourism rewards". The West Australian. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Singleton, Megan (14 February 2012). "Romantic places to take your hottie". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "2010 Best Tourist Attractions in Perth". Perth Hacks. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Leeuwin Lighthouse manager in the tourism spotlight". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 22 November 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Wilderness camp wins top tourism award". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 30 November 2008. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "WA's best recognised at Tourism Council awards". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 19 November 2006. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Tourism Minister congratulates 2001 Western Australian tourism award winners". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 9 June 2001. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Aviair Awards". Aviair Awards - Aviair. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Presentation of Sir David Brand Tourism Awards". Media Statements. Government of Western Australia. 4 June 1994. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "Burswood Resort Hotel wins top tourism award". Government of Western Australia Media Statements. 31 July 1993. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Albany Esplanade Hotel wins major tourism award". Media Statements. Government of Western Australia. 11 July 1992. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "The History of the York Motor Museum". York Motor Museum. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Two Rocks Marina Precinct". Inherit: Our Heritage Places. Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Duke, Jennifer. "Western Australia's Shakespeare's birthplace replica up for auction". domain.com.au. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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