As the third annual GIMIES gears up on April 12, 2025, the tourism and hospitality industry takes centre stage once again. This year’s ceremony highlights the exceptional contributions made by individuals and businesses who consistently promote Saint Lucia as a prime destination. 

As the red carpet is rolled out, the many unsung heroes working arduously to enhance the visitor experience from every port, anticipate an exceptional night at The Saint Lucia Tourism Awards.

According to the Minister of Tourism, Investment Creative Industries, Culture and Information, Dr. Ernest Hilaire,

“We are proud to honour these esteemed people, who have not only contributed to enhancing our tourism landscape but have also created unforgettable memories for everyone who visits. Saint Lucia has been on an upward trajectory, and we know things will only get better with a solid unified approach to service excellence.”

Out of the thirty awards or GIMIES being presented on the evening, fifteen individual and fifteen businesses will be winners. Adding to the lure and excitement of the evening is the presentation of special recognition awards, the Lifetime Achiever for 2024/25 and of course, a crowd favourite, the People’s Choice Award. 

After several weeks of voting and verifying the results, the following candidates emerged as the top three in the race for People’s Choice:

Alvin Fanis, Proprietor, ATV Direct

Ile Dominique, Smoothie Boat Vendor on Sugar Beach

Marva Williams, Tour Guides Supervisor, SRDF

The winner of the coveted GIMIES People’s Choice Award will be announced at The GIMIES on April 12, 2025, along with the over 30 presentations.

The GIMIES is proudly presented by the Ministry of Tourism, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (Tourism Enhancement Fund).

Ultra-Premium Partners – Courts Business Solutions, Bank of Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, FLOW and Barbay Ltd.

Premium Partners – 1st National Bank, Saint Lucia Electricity Services, Piton Beer, Digicel, ACADO (formerly PCD), Republic Bank, and St. Lucia Hospitality Industry Workers Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. Supporting Partner - UWI Global Campus.

Our In-kind Industry Partners are Harry Edwards Jewellers, Sea Spray Cruises, Orlando’s, Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain, East Winds, Calabash Cove, Ladera Resort, Hotel Chocolat, FAYE Gastronomie, Stonefield Resort, Harbor Club, Royalton St Lucia, Sandals Grande and FAYE Artisan.

The gala event will be live streamed on NTN [https://youtube.com/live/Km8PkogJhFU?feature=share] and The GIMIES social media platforms. Supporters and public are encouraged to join the viewing parties online. 

For more information on The GIMIES, visit stlucia.org/gimies, Facebook/Instagram @The_GIMIES or email [email protected]