Awards & Accolades

Aquila is recognized as a leader in the tourism industry, and over the years, we have been honored with a variety of awards and accolades, including:

Aquila

• Business of the Year Award, Finalist, Tourism Industry Association of Canada, 2007
• Excellence in Human Resource Development, Tourism Industry Association of Canada, 2005
• Business of the Year Award, Finalist, Tourism Industry Association of Canada, 2005
• Outstanding Business of the Year Award, Finalist, Conseil Economique du Nouveau Brunswick, 2004
• Aboiteau Award for Innovation, Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick, 2003
• Friend of the Industry Award, Hospitality Saint John, 2003
• Saint John Tour Guides Best in the World, Dream World Cruise Destination Magazine, nomination, 2003
• Tourism Operator of the Year Award, Hospitality Saint John, 2002
• Best Shore Excursion Award, Atlantic Canada Cruise Association, 2002
• Human Resources Development Award, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, 2001
• Rated among Atlantic Canada’s Fastest growing businesses, Atlantic Progress and New Brunswick Business magazines, 1999-2000
• Outstanding Business Achievement Award, Saint John Board of Trade, 1995

Beth

• Mary Morton Award, Ontario Motorcoach Association, 2006
• 25 People to Watch in Atlantic Canada, Progress Magazine, 2006
• Named Godmother and christened M.V. Acadian, Irving, 2005
• Pioneer Award, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, 2004
• Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Woman’s Executive Network and the Richard Ivey School of Business, 2003
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Finalist Atlantic Region, 2002
• Top 50 CEO in Atlantic Canada, Atlantic Business Magazine, 2002
• Women Entrepreneurship Award, Fundy Regional Development, 1991.