AMBIES Nomination Form

Below is a listing of annual and as needed awards. Please submit one form per nomination. The simpler and easier it is for you to nominate, the easier and simpler it is for the committee to review your nomination package. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding a particular GSA, or friend of GSAs please contact Judi at judiwindow@gmail.comor Kelly at kbryer@gmail.com

ANNUAL AWARDS

GSA OF THE YEAR AWARD – This award is given to a GSA extraordinaire, providing outstanding service to New Hampshire’s Tourism Industry. Recognized for excellent service to the community, dedicated to the GSA mission, a GSA making a difference in volunteering at centers providing guests a unique experience with endless spirit and enthusiasm, a help to other GSAs training and mentoring with patience.

HOSPITALITY FROM THE HEART AWARD - This award is given to the GSA who spends endless hours trying to go unnoticed and gives generous contributions to other GSAs from their warm heart. Candidate should have a down to earth personality; make everyone feel comfortable by demonstrating altruism and helpfulness to others.

SERVICE AWARD – This award is given to the GSA that serves the GSA program volunteering their time with enthusiasm. They are someone who shares their training expertise with others while still continuing to learn about the state of New Hampshire through GSA special events, tours, and specialized trainings.

AS NEEDED AWARDS

GSA EMERITUS – This status is given to a GSA (living or who has passed away) who has honorably resigned or retired their GSA position, but who retains their GSA membership.

MERIT AWARD – This award honors individuals who give something extra making them an invaluable part of our state and a critical part of the GSA organization. This award may be given to a GSA or someone who is not a GSA. They can be either a volunteer or professional.

BENEFACTOR AWARD – Extraordinary efforts of a GSA or supporter who has given their time, their money or assets to live on for the greater good of the GSA program. This award may be given to a GSA or someone who is not a GSA. They can be either a volunteer or professional.

KUDOS RECOGNITION - This can be given to anyone (GSA, Volunteer, NH Tourism Industry Employee or Friend of GSA) at anytime to commend them for something wonderful, great customer service, friendly personality, helpful in situations. "Kudos" may be given multiple times to one person.

Past Recipients

GSAs of the Year
2011 - Richard Russell
2010 - Jean Acton
2009 - Vivian Villemure
2008 – Linda Gross
2006 – Jim Narkiewicz
2005 – Trudy Haney
2004 – Paul Lacourse
2003 – Mary Osborne
2002 – Ron Brown
2001 – Rita Glasheen
2000 – Gerry Steinberger
1999 – Georgie & Charlie Reagan

Hospitality from the Heart
2011 - Al Peters
2010 - Judy Greer
2009 - Bev & Don McWay
2008 – Pearl Martin
2006 – Ann Carroll
2005 – Jill Guild
2004 – Trudy Hainey
2003 – Roger Bernier
2002 – Art Garey
2001 – Paul Carroll
2000 – Pat Mitchell
1999 – Mary Osborne

Service Awards
2011 - Anita Memos
2010 - Lorraine Charron
2009 - Joe Reisert
2008 – Jean McGiffin
2006 – Lloyd Farnham
2005 – Linda Gross & Virginia Stone
2004 – Jim Narkiewicz
2003 – Therese Colford
2002 – Jim Theodosopouls
2001 – Mel Schunneman
2000 – Vera Hujar
1999 – Jean Acton

Special, Merit, Manager's, & Emeritus Awards
2011
Visitor Center Manager Award: Charlene Courtemanche
Merit Award: Bob Spoerl
Sunshine Award: Lorry Young

2010
NH Travel Council Award: Kelly Bryer, Advertising and Pulic Relations Award
NH Travel Council Award: Mikey Duprey, Mildred Beach Travel Person of the Year
1.000 GSA Special Award: Jacky Courtois
Benefactor Award: Kirk Membry
Benefactor Award: Helen Ryba
Benefactor Award: Leo Glasheen
Merit Award: Kelly Bryer
GSA Emeritus: Charlie Reagan

2009
Kathy Cassavaugh; Jill Guild; Peter Morgan; Ron Brown; Lois Mosowitz; Wally Mitchell

2008
Amoskeag Strummers, Georgie Reagan, Charlie Reagan, Gerry Steinberger

2006
Dev Avery, Mark Beauchesne, Ron Brown, Kelly Bryer, Suzanne Buttler, Lucille Carrier, Gail Colgaizer, Charlene Courtemanche, CK Curtis, Don Davis, Alice DeSouza, Roy Duddy, Micheline Dufort, Mike Duprey, Dean Easatman, Tony Evans, Laurie Ferguson, Betty Gagne, Rita Glasheen, Dee Dee Hanson, Cindy Harrington, Marge Hubbard, Meg Kupiec, Paul Lacourse, Amy Landers, Pam Lorimer, Johannay Lyons, Colleen Maineville, Jean Marshall, Kevin Martin, Van McLeod, Gail McWilliam-Jellie, Ron Meade, Wayne Miller, Jim Narkiewicz, Jane Natches, Matt Newton, Doc Noel, Jayne O'Connor, Alice Pearce, Kim Pickering, Peter Riviere, James Robb, Frumie Selchen, Judy Silverberg, Time Sink, Marcia Snively, Judy Stokes, Karl Stone, Torene Tango-Lowey, Ann Vennard

2005
Glen French and Mike Duprey

2004
Peggy Evans, Vivian Villemure, Margaret Venator, Jan Ott, Marilyn Beaulieau, Pam Lorimer and Gerry Steinberger

2003
Barby Constable, Sandra Stewart, Judi Lavallee, Bill McLaughlin, Willy Vollmerding, Paul Lacourse, and Cassandra Mangsen

2002
Lucille Carrier and Bill Congo

2001
Kiko Statires, Bill Czachor, Betty Gagne, Dot Kahn, and Ron Brown

2000
Bill Petersen, Andy Gagnon, Ruth Godfrey, and Rich Leeds

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