Call for Nominations
The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) is delighted to announce the seventh year of the awards scheme that celebrates how teaching, learning and research in tourism contribute to society.
Previously known as the ‘Making the Case awards’, the scheme is designed to recognise and publicise innovation and excellence in teaching or research. This year awards are made in two categories:
- Building Leadership in Tourism– Sponsored by The Tourism Society
- Tourism and Climate Change – Sponsored by ABTA
ATHE invites member institutions to self-nominate a particular project – which may be research or teaching – for one of the awards. We seek innovative projects that make a difference, and projects can take many forms – for example, an initiative with industry, or novel curriculum development or innovative research activity. Last year’s winners were:
- Project/Module: Ninki Nanka Trail in The Gambia presented by Dr Davina Stanford, Leeds Beckett University
- Module Assessment: Crisis, Risk and Strategic Change Management presented by Dr Jeanette Reis, Cardiff Metropolitan University
The nomination process is simple. Set out on one page only the nature of the project; the award for which it is submitted; who is involved; and an evidenced story about how it demonstrates the contribution that tourism teaching or research makes to society.
Whilst projects may involve teams, please nominate no more than two individuals to be the lead recipient(s) of the award. Nominations must be received no later than 1st October 2020 and should be sent to secretary@athe.org.uk.
ATHE’s Executive Committee will review and discuss all nominations and choose the winners. They will be announced in November 2020.
This year the Conference will take place virtually as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. There will be virtual presentations and the winners will subsequently be presented with a framed certificate. They will also receive a complementary day delegate conference registration at the 2021 conference.
If you need further information, please contact Professor Robert Maitland (robert.maitland@cantab.net).
