Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) recognized
twelve visitors as Bonaire Ambassadors in the bronze, silver, gold, and platinum
categories.
Tina and Diethard Wagner from Austria were honored with bronze and gold pins,
respectively, for their 10 and 20 years of visiting Bonaire.
Jolijn Middelhof from the Netherlands was surprised with recognition for the 15
consecutive years she has been visiting Bonaire. It was her friends who live on
Bonaire, including Muys Cieremans and Huub Groot, who surprised Jolijn with this
recognition.
The Barclay family, consisting of Ian, Christopher, Timothy, and Claire were also
honored for their 18 consecutive years of visiting Bonaire. On this occasion, both the
Barclay family and Jolijn Middelhof were presented with a silver pin.
Lester Knutsen and Mike and Kathie Nelson also received this award for their 20 and
21 years of visiting Bonaire. They received a gold pin.
The couple Donald and Barbara Treue from Austria were honored for their 41 years
of visiting Bonaire. Their daughter Melissa Hilgers, who lives on Bonaire, surprised
them with this honor. They received a platinum plaque.
Helen Mercera-Thodé handled all the ceremonies for TCB, during which she
presented the pins and certificates to our ambassadors.
