While the 2020 Seymour Awards were postponed as a public health precaution, the nominees still shine: Visit Anchorage is proud to recognize the local entrepreneurs and organizations nominated for this year's awards.

Nominees are people and businesses making a difference in our community, the visitor industry, or Visit Anchorage programs. They provide excellent products and services, enhancing Anchorage's image as a premier destination, and we look forward to honoring and celebrating their achievements in person when the time comes.

All-Alaskan Award

This award recognizes a member — individual or business — with longevity, a sense of community and stewardship, and a legacy of self-sufficiency.

  • Chris von Imhof
  • Jose Martignon / Pangea Restaurant
  • Kirk Hoessle / Alaska Wildland Adventures
  • Midnight Sun Brewery
  • Premier Alaska Tours

Contribution to the Community

Previously known as the Community Organization Award, this award recognizes a member or non-member business or individual who is a supporter of the visitor industry and/or elevates its public profile.

  • Alaska Public Lands Information Center
  • Anchorage Fur Rendezvous
  • Chef Patrick Hoogerhyde / The Bridge Restaurant
  • Jacob Lyon
  • Shawn Idom / Hair Science

Member Contribution to Visit Anchorage

This award recognizes a member business or person for in-kind or financial sponsorship, volunteer spirit and/or staff support, and participation in Visit Anchorage projects and events

  • Alpine Air Alaska
  • Premier Alaska Tours

Member of the Year

This award recognizes a member business with an outstanding recent contribution and/or body of work and contributions over a period of time

  • Holland America Princess / Premier Alaska Tours / Alaska Railroad (nominated as a team)
  • Matt Worden / Go Hike Alaska
  • Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Sustainable Action Award

This award recognizes a member business or individual undertaking significant and measurable work to reduce the scale and impacts of climate change in Alaska — through policy changes, innovative technologies, or encouraging behavior changes in guests and staff.

  • Di Whitney
  • Tom Tougas / Major Marine Tours & Harbor 360 Hotel

Visitor Industry Advancement Award

This award recognizes a member business or person for innovation, new business and/or investment, industry advocacy of relevant issues, development of new products/markets, and involvement in developing educational opportunities, scholarships, and relevant issues to attract potential new businesses to the industry.

  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
  • Go Hike Alaska
  • Hyatt Place Anchorage

Because we postponed the 2020 awards before selecting winners, this year's nominees will be considered again next year.