WELCOME TO NEW HAMPSHIRE!

Granite State Ambassadors are "New Hampshire’s Information Specialists”. If there is something you would like to know, please ask us we will be happy to find the answer!

Granite State Ambassadors, Inc. adds value to state agencies, local businesses, and individuals through a training and service support network that sustains and enhances the New Hampshire experience.  Over the past decade we have worked tirelessly to promote and protect our sense of place by valuing both built and natural environments, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being our residents and guests alike.  As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization, we serve hundreds of travel and tourism related businesses including  key partners, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and the NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development. 

This award winning organization has certified over 800 residents and employees who staff front line visitor centers supporting the authentic culture of New Hampshire, its people and products.  Since 1996 GSAs have given over 130,000 hours of volunteer service providing personal assistance to millions of guests visiting the Granite State.  Currently more than 400 GSAs serve New Hampshire city, state, federal, and private organizations like the City of Manchester, NH State Parks, NH Fish & Game, White Mountain National Forest, NH Made, regional associations and chambers of commerce.  

Awards Received

2007 - "Governor's Commendation"
For 10 Years of Service to New Hampshire
Awarded by NH Resoursce & Economic Development Commissioner George Bald for Governor John Lynch

2004 - “NH Business of the Year”
Tourism/Hospitality
Awarded by Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives

2004 - “Granite Pineapple Industry Leader”
Awarded to Bill Petersen, GSA President
by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce for his tourism leadership in the city of Manchester

2003 - “Most Valuable Volunteer (s)”
National Award - Nominated by NH Lodging & Restaurant Association
Awarded by American Hotel & Lodging Association

2003 - “Yankee Barn Raiser”
Awarded to Bill Petersen, GSA President
by Yankee Magazine for his service as president of GSA, Inc. and to the state of New Hampshire

2000 - “Very Best Volunteers In NH”
Awarded by NH Magazine and
Voted by the residents of New Hampshire

1997 - “Tourism Person of the Year”
Awarded to Judi Window, GSA Managing Director
by the NH Travel Council for development of the Granite State Ambassadors Program 

Have A Question?

Ask a Granite State Ambassador!

The award-winning Granite State Ambassadors are New Hampshire's Information Specialists. A group of highly trained individuals, the Ambassadors greet and assist visitors at Welcome and Information Centers throughout New Hampshire. They also provide travel counseling within the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism to potential visitors via telephone and e-mail.

The Granite State Ambassador Program is a non-profit, charitable organization that has certified more than 800 Ambassadors since 1996. This unique program trains volunteers as well as paid staff who serve at visitor centers around the state.

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