“Jacqui has been an amazing contributor not only to ATEC but to the tourism industry. Her business acumen and accounting skills have successfully guided our organisation through what have been our most challenging times in our 50-year history,” ATEC Chair Denis Pierce said.
“As a leading woman in the tourism industry, Jacqui is a mentor, a huge tourism advocate and an inspiration to everyone across the board displaying quality leadership and integrity.”
Other awards included:
- Len Taylor Young ATEC award for Leadership awarded to Alyssa Sanders, Ecotourism Australia
- Outstanding Contribution to ATEC/ATEC Branch awarded to John Hamilton of The Tasmanian Nature Company
- Branch of the Year for the third time in a row Western Australia has ben named ATEC Branch of the Year
This year also sees ATEC commemorating it’s 50th anniversary, an important milestone for the organisation and industry.
“ATEC has been a rallying point for our industry for half a century and it continued to be a lighthouse for members during the covid lockdowns.
“As an organisation born of the industry, delivering a voice for our members, we should all be very proud of the work ATEC has done and continues to do in supporting our industry to grow and thrive.
“As Chairman of this invaluable organisation, I congratulate this year’s award winners and all of our members who continue to help make this organisation and industry strong.”
