Vancouver awards gala honoured leaders in BC tourism

The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia hosted an awards gala on March 5 in Vancouver to honour exceptional leaders in B.C.'s emerging tourism industry.
This year's winners were:
Paula Cranmer Underhill of the Sto:lo Tourism Commission, Coast Hotels and Resorts Ambassador Award; Douglas Green of Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures, Inspirational Leadership Award; Deanna Lewis of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Young Adult Achievement Award: Stewart Nahanee of Cedars Us, Power of Education Award; Kitsela Canyon National Historic Site, Cultural Authenticity Award; Tin Wis Resort, Strength in Marketing Award; Haida Heritage Centre, Tourism Conservation Award;
Mascot Gold Mine Tours and Snaza'ist Discovery Centre, Excellence in Customer Service Award; and Destination Osooyoos, Industry Partner Award. The ATBC is a non-profit organization committed to growing B.C.'s Aboriginal tourism industry. The company is a resource for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and communities who already operate or want to open a tourism business.