OTTAWA, ON.—The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is now accepting entries for the 2009 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the Hall of Fame Awards program continues the association’s tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry.
Each year the Hall of Fame Awards attracts more and more entries from HAC members across the country. The awards program proudly recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to the lodging industry in the following divisions: The Humanitarian Award, The Human Resources Award, The Energy & Environment Award, and Outstanding Supplier Award.
The Humanitarian Award is given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that the individual property is responsive to the local community. The Human Resources Award is given for programs/individuals that develop a climate conducive to new and/or repeat business, create goodwill among guests, provide special services, reverse negative public relations situations or effectively solve guest complaints.
Energy & Environment Award
The Energy & Environment Award recognizes lodging properties that have developed a culture towards integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations. The Outstanding Supplier Award recognizes Allied Members of the Hotel Association of Canada that have made a significant contribution to the Canadian lodging industry and to their individual lodging customers. Candidates will have provided outstanding customer service and support.
The deadline for awards submissions is November 23, 2009.
Nominations are also open for the Stephen Phillips Passion for Hospitality Bursary. This bursary is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Phillips, former vice-chairman & CEO of AFM Hospitality Corporation Inc., who passed away from cancer in early 2007. The bursary will be awarded to the hospitality student who best represents the qualities that Stephen Phillips brought to the industry. Bursary submissions must be received by HAC no later than 5 p.m. EDST on December 1, 2009.
Winners will be honored at an Awards Luncheon in February 2010 in conjunction with HAC’s Annual Conference at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON. To access the Hall of Fame Awards Call for Entries, and to view a list of past winners, visit www.hotelassociation.ca.
