Saskatchewan’s tourism sector honoured 131 new nationally certified tourism professionals and 34 apprentices at the 18th Annual Tourism Professional Recognition Dinners, June 13 at the Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon and June 15 at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre in Regina.
Two honourees received special recognition at the Saskatoon dinner. Lena Mah, who worked at the Park Town Hotel in 1994, was the first person in Saskatchewan to complete a professional certification, as Bartender. Lisa Poundmaker, certified in Food and Beverage Server and Bartender at Dakota Dunes Casino, received STEC’s 2,000th certification. Both women were presented with special gifts in recognition of the milestones their professional certifications represent for tourism.
The dinners also acknowledged the contributions of 28 Saskatchewan businesses committed to employee development through National Occupational Standards and emerit Professional Certification, 36 organizations that have achieved Service Best Business designation and nine businesses recognized as Employers of Choice.
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