In 2003, Destination St. John’s developed an awards program to recognize service excellence in front-line employees. The Silver Puffin Awards have been developed to reward front-line employees for their service achievements.
DSJ felt that it should recognize the efforts of the front line workers who act as ambassadors to travellers in our region. Whether it’s the bellman who greets visitors, the waitress at a restaurant or a guide at one of our historic sites, they are, in themselves, part of the tourism attraction base of our region. They are one of the reasons why the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is so well known for its warm, hospitable people.
Nominations will be accepted from tourists, local residents, and colleagues of those being nominated. An independent committee will select winners in four categories:
- Retail Service
- Server (e.g. wait staff, bartender, etc)
- Guest Services (e.g. front desk, concierge, housekeeping, etc.)
- Tour Guide (e.g. attractions, tour companies, boat tours)
Ballots are available throughout the Eastern region at restaurants, bars, attractions and accommodations. The awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held in conjunction with the Destination St. John’s Annual General Meeting.
In addition to the Silver Puffin plaque, each award winner will receive a cash prize of $500.00
For more information, please contact Darlene Ryan at Destination St. John’s: dryan@destinationstjohns.com 709-757-0418.
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Silver Puffin Award Ballot
The Silver Puffin Awards recognize our front line tourism and hospitality colleagues who have demonstrated outstanding customer service – those who take pride in being great ambassadors for our region through exceptional service, commitment to excellence, and displaying the hospitality for which we are so well known.
Recipients of the Silver Puffin Award receive a plaque and a cash award. If you have received superior customer service and would like to nominate someone, please fill out the form below and return to us either by fax 709 739-8897, email dryan@destinationstjohns.com or by mail to
Destination St. John’s
291 Water Street
St. John’s, NL A1C 1B9
For more information, contact Destination St. John’s:
dryan@destinationstjohns.com or call 1 877-739-8899 ext. 0
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2007 Silver Puffin Award - Retail Server
Sonya Pollett,Heritage Shop on Water Street
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2007 Silver Puffin Award - Guest Services
Rita Summers, Super 8 Motel, St. John's
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2007 Silver Puffin Award - Tour Guide
Karen Seaward, Bell Island Mine Tour
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2007 Silver Puffin Award - Server
Jocelyn Ivany Old Barracks Cafe & Gifts
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2007 Silver Puffin Award - Other Shuttle Driver
Gerry Veitch, Island RV Sales & Rentals
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