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Over the years, Casuarina has won much recognition for an outstanding contribution to the Tourist Industry and dedication to environmental awareness and concerns. Below is our list of awards.
Environmental Awards
- The 2004 Responsible Tourism Award in the category of Best Hotel. Casuarina was selected for its employment of disabled people, initiatives to benefit the poor and outstanding environmental performance. This is the first time these awards have been given and they cover worldwide tourism.
- Casuarina was the first hotel in Barbados to be inducted into the BHTA Hall of Fame.
- Virgin Holidays 2004 Responsible Tourism Gold Award presented at the World Travel Market in London, England.
- National Geographic Traveler & Conservation International 2004 World Legacy Award. Winner in the General Purpose Hotels and Resorts Category.
- CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) 'Sustainable Tourism Award' 2003.
- Govenor General's Award to Loreto Duffy-Mayers for her contribution to Sustainable Tourism.
- BHTA Best 'A' Class Hotel 2003.
- Thompson Holidays Environmental Award.
- Virgin Holiday Environmental Award.
- 2002 Barbados Youth Environmental Trust, Silver Award for contribution to the Environment.
- 2002 Barbados Youth Environmental Trust, Environmental Citizenship Award to Loreto Duffy-Mayers, Environmental Manager, Casuarina Beach Club.
- CAST Green Hall of Fame Award for continued environmental excellence, 2002.
- Nomination for the most environmentally concerned property in Barbados in the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association's President's Week of activities to mark Environmental Month 2002.
- A personal award was presented to Gill Whitley - Environmental Manager - from CAST in June 2001 - "In Recognition of her Support to CAST and dedication to Environmental Issues in Barbados."
- CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organisation) Special Mention in 2001 Annual Product Innovation and Sustainability Awards.
- Future Centre Trust, Barbados - Personal Award 2000 "Gill Whitley is granted this appreciation for her long, successful and effective espousal of the Environmental aspects of her employment at The Casuarina Beach Club and her perseverance there-in."
- Solo Caribe 2000 - Eco-Resort of 2000.
- CAST Green Hotel of The Year in the Caribbean, 2000.
- British Airways Holidays judged and awarded Casuarina the right to use their Green Logo when advertising in their brochure in 1998 (one out of only 9 hotels in the Caribbean).
- International Hotels and Restaurant Association - Commendation Award, 1998.
- CAST Environmental Awareness Award, 1998.
- CAST Conservation Award, 1997.
- Green Globe, UK Commendation, 1997.
Tourism Awards
- Ministry of Tourism Awards. Special Awards to Mr. Dave Sealy and Ms. Nicola Cole, 2002.
- Ministry of Tourism Awards for Hotel Employee of the Year to Mardelle Harewood, 2001.
- Thomson's Gold Award 2001, 2000, 1998,1997, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1990.
- BHTA Outstanding Hotel Award, 1999.
- Commendation from International Hotels & Restaurant Association, 1998-1999.
- Minister of Tourism Awards for Restaurant Manager of the Year, 1998-1999.
- Barbados and OECS Entrepreneur of the year Awards, 1998.
- Minister of Tourism Awards for Chef of the Year and Employee of the Year Rodinald (Reggie) King, 1997-98.
- Unijet Golden Crown Award, 1997.
- Barbados Minister of Tourism Award, 1996.
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