The DSA Canada held its Annual Meeting and Conference in June in King City, Ontario.  The three-day event was a great success offering several workshops and sessions on a range of topics in a small classroom setting.  With keynote addresses by Joseph Mariano, President USDSA and Ed Holder, Member of Parliament it was an interactive meeting full of content.
It wasn’t all work at the 2012 Summer Summit.  With live music on two nights, the 2^nd Annual Richard Lamb Memorial Golf Tournament, the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF) Silent Auction and the beautiful, serene location it was the perfect combination of work and play.
During the Summit the DSA was honoured to present the following Awards:
The industry’s highest personal recognition, the Ivan P. Phelan Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the direct selling industry in Canada.  This year’s recipient is Patricia E. King, Nu Skin Canada Inc.
 The Journey to Success Award recognizes up-and-coming direct selling companies that have dedicated themselves to achieving a high standard of excellence in business operations.  This year’s recipient is Scentsy Canada Enterprises.
The Partnership in Progress Award is awarded to a DSA Supplier Member company that has provided a product or service that has had a measurable impact and contribution on a DSA Member company’s business. This year’s recipient is D-Sol Media Marketing.
The DSEF Circle of Distinction Award recognizes individuals who have devoted significant years of service and have made considerable contributions to the DSEF.  This year’s recipient is Rhancha Connell, Vector Marketing Canada Corp.