Tourism Saskatoon, Saskatoon Sports Tourism and the Saskatoon Hotel Association are pleased to announce the 2010 Saskatoon Shines! Tourism Leadership Celebration to take place on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel. The celebration honours individuals from our community who have dedicated time and energy to bring spectacular events to our city.

In 2009, fourteen leaders in tourism were recognized at the sold-out inaugural event. The honourees for this year’s event are:

• Randy Kershaw : Event Partner, Enchanted Forest
• Barrie Meissner : Event Partner, Enchanted Forest
• Diane Boyko : Coordinator, Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire
• Don Greer : Chair, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
• Lyle Bolen : Chair, Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
• Keith McLean : Co-Chair, ISF World Men’s Fastpitch Championship 2009
• Lisa Down : Co-Chair, ISF World Men’s Fastpitch Championship 2009
• Vice Chief Geraldine Arcand : Co-Chair, First Nations Winter Games 2009
• Mark Arcand : Co-Chair, First Nations Winter Games 2009
• Stephanie Ulm : Co-Chair, JDC West Business Competition 2011
• Matthew Bennett : Co-Chair, JDC West Business Competition 2011
• Dr. Kurt Williams : Chair, 19th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research
• Joyce Hanson : Chair, Quilt Saskatchewan 2009

“So much of our tourism economy, including revenues and employment, is dependent upon the willingness of local leaders coming forward and saying, ‘I am willing to commit!’ says Todd Brandt, President & CEO of Tourism Saskatoon. “Hosting events of any type takes a great commitment in time and energy, but the final results are so appreciated. The Saskatoon Shines! Tourism Leadership Celebration is our industry’s recognition of our honouree’s extraordinary effort.”

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