2021 Industry Leader Award Winners
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congratulations
to the 2021 Northern Ontario Tourism Industry Leader Award Winners
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Industry Leader
Marketing & Communications
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Industry Leader
Tourism Innovator of the year
This award recognizes a business, organization or individual that created a new innovative product, policy or service to promote and enhance tourism in their local community, region or the province of Ontario.
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Industry Leader
Investment Attraction
This award is presented to a municipality or organization that has demonstrated exceptional research, tactics and partnerships to help in the effort to attract tourism businesses to the region through significant infrastructure and economic development opportunities.
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Industry Leader
Product Development
This award recognizes an organization, individual or business that has implemented an innovative new product or enhancement to a product that has contributed to the success of the business, and has positively impacted the tourism industry in Ontario.
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Industry Leader
Workforce Development & Industry Training
This award recognizes an organization, individual or business that has demonstrated a clear commitment to the development of their workforce. The awards underscore the role training and development plays in driving Ontario's economic growth and prosperity.
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Industry Leader
COVID-19 Response & Recovery
This award recognizes a business, organization or individual that has moved through the crisis demonstrating leadership, found ways to adapt, and thoughtfully implementing creative strategies to limit these impacts and set the stage for a vibrant recovery.