BILL ROWEÂ MEMORIALÂ TOURISM AWARDÂ
Bill Rowe worked 39 years for Air Canada in a career that took Bill and his wife to many parts of the world. Bill led a full life, active in numerous organizations (SkÃ¥l, Pionairs, SFU Board, Chaine des Rotisseurs) and was known for his bubbling, inquisitive, outgoing personality and kind, caring disposition. He had a gift for making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome and important. Up to his passing in 2010, he organized the Tourism Award on behalf of SkÃ¥l Canada -Vancouver and it is for this reason that the club honours his memory by annually presenting the SkÃ¥l Canada – Vancouver, Bill Rowe Memorial Tourism Award to recognize leaders, organizations and programs in the travel & tourism industry.Â
 Following is the criteria to receive the award: An individual, company or organization that has notably, over an extended period of time, enhanced the development of tourism and has contributed to the ethical values that are common to humanity.Â
2019 | Wickaninnish Inn | Â |
2018 | Steve Halliday | Â |
2017 | Vancouver Convention Centre | Ken Cretney, President and CEO BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) |
2016 | The Visitor Centre at Tourism Vancouver | Ty Speer, President & CEOÂ |
2015 | Grouse Mountain Resorts | Michael Cameron, President |
2014 | Cruise Lines International Association North West & Canada | Greg Wirtz, President |
2013 | Rick Antonson | President & CEO Tourism Vancouver |
2012 | Pacific Coach Lines | Dennis Shikaze, President |
2011 | Vancouver Attractions Group | Nancy Chilton, Executive Director |
2010 | Canadian Tourism Commission | Michele McKenzie, President |
2009 | Jim Storie | President, Vancouver Trolley Company |
2008 | Vancouver AM | Vivian Farcas, President |
2007 | Vancouver International Airport | Larry Berg, President |
2006 | Doug Keough | Travel Trade Publisher |
2005 | International Conference Services | Franzika Kaltineggar, President |
2004 | Capilano Suspension Bridge | Nancy Stibbard, President |
2003 | Great Canadian Rail Tours | Peter Armstrong, President |
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