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from the Hotel Association of Canada's Press Release.
Hotel Association of
Canada - Hall of Fame Award
Ottawa,
ON, February 18, 2005
– On Tuesday, February 15th, the Hotel Association of
Canada (HAC) celebrated an evening of industry achievements
at the Fairmont Royal York hotel as it introduced its Hall of
Fame Awards of Excellence Program.
The Hall of Fame Awards Program was developed
by the HAC to recognize those of its members (individuals, companies
or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments,
exemplary leadership and tireless
commitment to Canada’s lodging industry. “The goal
of HAC’s awards program is to reward strong standards
in the industry that will enable this country to remain competitive,”
said Kevin Walker, Chair of the Hotel Association of Canada.
“We are pleased to honour this year’s winners, whom
we feel represent some of the finest examples of professionalism,
quality and perfection.”
In the category of
Humanitarian Award, the winner was Stanley Alfred Cowley, President
of Rafter Six Ranch Resort in Exshaw,
Alberta. Stanley has made it his life’s work to
educate guests in the heritage of the region and its past and
present inhabitants, through the creation of a variety of educational
and entertainment experiences as well as supporting the efforts
of others.
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