Rewarding Strong Industry Standards

The Hotel Association of Canada’s Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Program was developed in 2004 with the purpose of recognizing those of its members (individuals, companies, properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s lodging industry. Awards are presented annually to HAC members in the following categories:

Congratulations to the 2011 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Recipients!

Humanitarian Award
· Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake and Edmonton South

Human Resources Award
· The Westin Ottawa

Energy & Environment Award
· Hotel M – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe

Stephen Phillips Passion for Hospitality Bursary
· Lauren AuCoin, Mount Saint Vincent University

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED

The Humanitarian Award:
The purpose of this award is to recognize those working in or who are affiliated with Canada’s lodging industry who demonstrate dedication and responsiveness to the needs of the local, national and/or global community. For more information and to download the application form click here.

The Human Resources Award:
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. For more information and to download the application form click here.

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. For more information and to download the application form click here.

Outstanding Supplier Award:
Recognizing Allied Members of the Hotel Association of Canada that have made a significant contribution to the Canadian lodging industry and to their individual customers. Candidate will have provided outstanding customer service and support. For more information and to download the application form click here.

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. For more information and to download the application form click here.

Nominations and Submissions

• HAC encourages the electronic submission of all nominations and support materials.
• Electronic submissions should be marked with the subject line: HAC Awards Submission plus the name of the award category you are submitting to. Email to: myers@hotelassociation.ca
• Mailed/Couriered submissions (no staples please) should be marked “Confidential”, should include the name of he award category, and be addressed to:

Awards Committee
Hotel Association of Canada
130 Albert St., Suite 1206
Ottawa, ON K1P-5G4

Awards will be presented on March 6, 2012 at the HAC Annual Conference Awards Luncheon at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, ON. For more information on attending the Awards Luncheon and/or Conference, please visit: www.hacconference.ca

Previous HAC Hall of Fame Award Winners:

Humanitarian Award
· Steve Gupta & Easton’s Group of Hotels Inc.
· Delta Brunswick, Saint John, NB
· Stanley Alfred Cowley, President of the Rafter Six Ranch Resort in Exshaw, AB.
· Bhagwant Singh Parmar, Owner/operator of Days Inn Brockville, Quality Hotel Royal Brock and Travelodge
· Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, ON
· The staff of Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa
· Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, BC
· Lucy De Andrade, General Manager, Comfort Inn Ottawa East, ON

Human Resources Award
· Carol Lumb, Director – Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council, Tourism Saskatchewan
· Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB
· Darlene Grant Fiander, Executive Director for the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council
· The Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale, Toronto, ON
· The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
· Chantal Smitheram, Casting Director - Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa
· Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, BC
· Cambridge Suites Hotel, Sydney, NS

Energy & Environment Award
· Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa
· Hôtel du Vieux Québec, Québec City, QC
· Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
· CHIP Hospitality of Vancouver, BC
· The Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre, Ottawa, ON
· Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - BC Region: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; The Fairmont Vancouver Airport; The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort; The Fairmont Empress; and The Fairmont Waterfront.
· The Best Western Inn - Kelowna, BC
· The Delta Sun Peaks Resort, Sun Peaks, BC
· Island Lake Lodge, Fernie, BC
· Delta Chelsea, Toronto, ON

Outstanding Supplier Award
· Ecolab, Mississauga, ON

Stephen Phillips Passion for Hospitality Bursary
· Ryan Frook, Hotel & Food Administration student, University of Guelph
· Kathlene Depooter, Hotel & Food Administration, University of Guelph
· Julie Meadows, Hospitality and Food Administration student, University of Guelph
· Sandra Chang, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Administration student, Centennial College