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