Star Awards 2026 – Official Winners & Highlights
The 2026 TCHTA Star Awards brought together the very best of the Turks and Caicos Islands tourism industry for an evening dedicated to recognition, excellence, and celebration.
Hosted at Beaches Resort Villages & Spa, this year’s ceremony honoured outstanding individuals, hotels, and industry partners for their contributions and achievements throughout 2025. From frontline ambassadors to visionary leaders, the evening reflected the strength, resilience, and continued evolution of our tourism sector.
With dynamic performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and powerful reflections from our keynote speaker, the event was both inspiring and deeply affirming. The Star Awards remain a defining moment on the tourism calendar — a reminder that our destination’s greatest asset is its people.
2026 Star Awards Winners (Voting Categories)
Hotelier of the Year – Bela Govindjee (Seven Stars Resort & Spa)
TCHTA Shining Star – Dave Douglas (Royal Turks & Caicos Golf Club)
Entertainer of the Year – Julian Garland
Hotel of the Year – Seven Stars Resort & Spa
Restaurant of the Year – LUA Restaurant (South Bank)
Taxi Driver of the Year – Sadrack Jean Noel (Transpalm VIP)
Manager of the Year – Andre Maragh (Seven Stars Resort & Spa)
Green Beacon Award – COMO Parrot Cay
Allied Member of the Year – Champion VIP Services
Executive Chef of the Year – Edwin Gallardo (Seven Stars Resort & Spa)
Green Ally Award – Royal Turks & Caicos Golf Club
An Evening of Excellence
The ceremony was masterfully hosted by Super P the Entertainer, with awards announced by Omega Simmons, ensuring every name was delivered with clarity and pride.
Guests experienced a seamless production, elevated décor, and outstanding entertainment — all contributing to a night that reflected the very standards we celebrate.
The Star Awards are more than a ceremony. They are a statement about who we are as an industry and the level of excellence we continue to uphold.
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