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The Direct Sellers Association of Canada recognized its 2008 award recipients last month at the association’s annual conference held in Charlottetown, PEI. They include:
. Ivan P. Phelan Award, presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the direct selling industry in Canada – Robin Bell, Quixtar Canada, manager of technical and quality services. . Making a Difference Award, recognizing the efforts of companies that have made a profound difference in communities across Canada - PartyLite Gifts, Ltd.. . Partnership in Progress Award, recognizing a company that provides a good or service that makes a measurable impact and contribution within the direct selling industry - INTI Publishing. . Industry Innovation Award, given to a member company that implements a unique or innovative program or approach to the industry - Tupperware Canada Inc.. . Distinguished Service Award, recognizing people for their participation and leadership on DSA committees and/or Board of Directors - Angela Abdallah, Quixtar Canada; Patricia King, NuSkin Canada Inc.; Garry Ford, Nature’s Sunshine Products of Canada Limited; Michael Rowlands, Shaklee Canada Inc.; Jim Peterson, former federal Minister of International Trade. The Direct Sellers Association is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. The DSA’s 48 member companies represent more than 600,000 Canadian independent sales contractors who generate $1.96 billion in sales. The cornerstone of the Association's commitment to ethical business practices and consumer service is its Code of Ethics.
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