2024 NOTO Industry Award Winners!

Conservation Award: Joel Theriault – Air Ivanhoe

• In recognition of his efforts to protect moose and his dedication to eliminating pesticide use in forestry operations to ensure a greener and healthier future for generations.

Tourism Champion: Charlene & Frank Daoust – Memquisit Lodge

• In recognition of their on-going efforts to support a strong united tourism industry. For their dedication to offering high quality tourism products to their guests and for playing an active role in spreading the word about the value of tourism in the North locally, provincially, internationally.

Unfortunately these award winners were unable to join us at the summit.

President’s Award: Destination Northern Ontario

In recognition for all the hard work the Destination Northern Ontario Board and Staff do to support the tourism industry in the North. We are blessed in Northern Ontario to have the best Regional Tourism Organization in the province. We thank them for their support through various programs, partnerships, sponsorships and other activities with tourism organizations, business and municipalities in this region.

Photo: Left to right, Marty Kalagian, Destination Northern Ontario President, Kyle Polesky of Brace Lake Outfitters and NOTO Board Member, and David MacLachlan, Executive Director of Destination Northern Ontario.

Outfitter of the Year: Robin Sutherland – Northern Skies Resort

Northern Skies Resort has worked hard to enhance their tourism product offerings by building on the rich heritage, culture and natural environment of their tourism resort.

Their recent rebrand captures values that respect the past, celebrate the present and look towards sharing a sustainable future. Robin and Fred are being recognized for their outstanding achievement and we thank them for sharing their passion for the outdoors in such a meaningful way.

Photo: Jeff McGirr (right), Yamaha Motor Canada & NOTO Board member presenting the Outfitter of the Year Award to

Robin Sutherland & Fred Post of Northern Skies Resort.

Preferred Supplier of the Year: Gerry Dignard – Canadian Shield Consultants Agency

In recognition of his support of tourism businesses regarding their drinking and wastewater treatment systems throughout Northern Ontario and on-going support of NOTO. Gerry has shown his genuine care for the tourism industry through his efforts to help operators reach compliance. Thank you Gerry for your tremendous support!

Photo: Sue Crane of Crane’s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge and NOTO Board member presenting the Preferred Supplier of the Year Award to Gerry Dignard of Canadian Shield Consultants Agency Inc.

Executive Director’s Award: Jean-Luc Brousseau – Good Time Outfitters

In recognition of his time served on the NOTO Board of Directors as Treasurer to date as well as his involvement in various ad hoc committees over the last 8 years. His eagerness to support the broad outdoor tourism sector is much appreciated.

Photo: Laurie Marcil, Executive Director, NOTO presenting the Executive Director’s Award to Jean-Luc Brousseau of Good Time Outfitters