November 10, 2011 – Ottawa, ON – The November 28 submission deadline for the Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) 2011 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence has been extended.

This Awards program proudly recognizes individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following three divisions:

The Humanitarian Award
Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that the individual property is responsive to the local community.

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.

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.

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 lodging customers. Candidate will have provided outstanding customer service and support.

Nominations are also available 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.

Winners will be honoured at an Awards Luncheon on March 6, 2011 in conjunction with HAC’s Annual Conference at the Sheraton Centre Toronto 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 and click the “Awards” link on the main page.

NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS DECEMBER 12, 2011

The Hotel Association of Canada is the national voice and resource for the Hotel and Lodging Industry in Canada. For over 90 years, we have worked to enhance the prosperity of the Canadian Hotel and Lodging Industry though strong member engagements, effective government advocacy, and the provision of value added programs and services. Visit us at www.hotelassociation.ca