Achievements in tourism leadership and marketing were celebrated at the annual general meeting of Northern British Columbia Tourism Association, held in Prince George this week.
The Northern Promotion award went to Tourism Dawson Creek and Global Spectrum Facility Management, for the "myEntertainment Dawson Creek" campaign.
The Northern Pride award went to Chetwynd International Chainsaw Championship, the Northern Advertisement honours went to Tourism Prince Rupert and the Northern Advancement award was presented posthumously to Dan Pakula, owner of Stikine Riversong and member of the Stewart-Cassiar Tourism Council.
The four Northern Tourism Awards were presented by NBCTA chief executive officer, Anthony Everett
"We are so proud of our northern tourism operators and communities, who work with us to bring visitors to our area. Tourism is a $1.1 billion industry in northern B.C., and these awards honour the people who make it happen." he said.
The Water Smith Visionary Award was presented to Bud Powell. Powell has been a champion of tourism in northern British Columbia for many years and as a member of Dawson Creek city council, helped found Tourism Dawson Creek.
