Coast Hotels & Resorts this week announced its top performing hotels and sales professionals and a local franchise was among the winners.
The Coast Tsawwassen Inn received the award for best satisfaction, intent to return and value, which is measured using guest comment cards, among the company's franchised hotels.
"These award winners serve as stellar examples for all out hotels and staff, who continually strive to provide superior service and exceed our guests' expectations on a consistent basis," said Robert Pratt, Coast Hotels & Resorts president.
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For a third year in a row, the Fraser Heath Authority was last week named one of B.C.'s top employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which organizes the annual Canada's Top Employers competition.
The competition looks at a variety of criteria, including recruitment and retention, high employment standards and performance in several areas: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.
"One of our strategic imperatives is to create a great workplace and we are very committed in our efforts to recruit, recognize and retain out staff," said Dr. Nigel Murray, president and CEO of Fraser Health.
"So it is again an honour for all of us at Fraser Health to be recognized as a B.C.
2012 Top Employer. More than any building, technology or program, it's our people that make Fraser Health distinct."
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Envision Financial is this year offering $32,000 in scholarships to secondary and post-secondary school students throughout the province who demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability and exceptional community volunteer service.
"At Envision, we're committed to making a difference in the financial lives of our members throughout all stages of life," said Loree Gray, vice-president, retail banking at Envision Financial. "That's why we're proud to support local students who are committed to academic excellence and are leaders within their community."
Scholarships of $2,000 will be presented to qualifying students.
To be eligible, secondary students must be graduating in 2012 and post-secondary students must have at least one year of full-time studies left to complete.
Students who are currently Envision members and have demonstrated exceptional scholastic ability as well as school and community volunteer service are encouraged to apply.
Applications and criteria can be found at any Envision branch or at www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/ CorporateCitizenship/ Scholarships.
