The Happy Nun Caf茅 in Forget was among the attractions recognized by Tourism Saskatchewan during their annual awards of excellence on Tuesday.
The popular restaurant was named the Business of the Year for companies with under 20 full-time employees.
In the awards bio, it states that The Happy Nun Caf茅 has created an intimate dining and cultural experience for up to 1,100 guests each month.
The owners handcrafted a visitor experience with a unique blend of local food ingredients, live music and art.
The caf茅 staff, known as the Happy Nun Family, are highly knowledgeable about the cuisine, as well as local history and the deep cultural roots of the tiny Forget community.
鈥淭he Happy Nun Caf茅 also collaborates with local businesses to create cultural experiential packages for overnight stays.
Social media marketing and a subscription newsletter, combined with traditional marketing, are the blend for its target audience.
鈥淧lans to capitalize on the location include camping and an outdoor gathering space for music festivals and events.鈥�
Tourism Saskatchewan board chair Norm Beug and CEO Mary Taylor-Ash announced the award and others during a virtual celebration Tuesday.
听The 31st annual Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala was originally scheduled to take place on April 2 in Regina. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Saskatchewan cancelled the event and postponed the announcement recipients.
Nearly 90 nominations were received in the 13 award categories that acknowledge quality in marketing, service, business practices, Indigenous tourism, human resource development and other areas.
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