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Tourism’s night to shine; Len Cade scores Grand Misty at annual awards event
Posted By RAY SPITERI

He’s not one for the limelight, but Len Cade took home the biggest prize of the night at the 41st annual Misty Awards Thursday.

The co-owner of the Best Western Cairn Croft won the Grand Misty award, presented to the person who has contributed the most to the tourism industry in a given year.

The ceremony was held at the Greg Frewin Theatre.

“I don’t look for recognition – I don’t generally enjoy the limelight, but I enjoy seeing something come to fruition,” Cade told about 270 people who attended the event, presented by Niagara Falls Tourism.

“I’m really honoured. I send my best wishes to each and every one of us in tourism. I hope for a successful tourism season this year and for many years to come.”

The Misty Awards recognize and celebrates the city’s tourism industry and its yearly accomplishments – something that Anna Pierce, executive director at Niagara Falls tourism, was eager to do.
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41st Misty nominees announced
Posted By JENNIFER PELLEGRINI

Tourism industry insiders will be dusting off their black ties and shining their shoes soon.

If it’s spring, the Misty Awards can’t be far away.

This year’s ceremony – the 41st – will take place at the Greg Frewin Theatre April 10.

“I absolutely love the Misty Awards because they’re Niagara Falls Tourism’s one chance to thank and appreciate all the wonderful things our members do for this industry,” said the agency’s executive director Anna Pierce. “And this year we have a big surprise for those who attend.”

Seven major awards are handed out during the evening, including the Niagara Falls Review Community Achievement Award, the Murie Misty, the Stella Howlett Award, the Lifetime Contribution and Achievement Recognition Award, the Niagara College Award, the Progressive Development Award and the Grand Misty.

Last year, Tony Zappitelli, former owner of the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, was presented with the Grand Misty Award, the top honour.

Ruedi Hafen, owner of Niagara Helicopters on Victoria Avenue, was the first winner of the Niagara Falls Review Community Achievement Award for his rescue efforts.

Two of his staff: Kathy Goodman and Aneta Fleming were recognized: Goodman with the Life Contribution and Recognition award, while Fleming, the company’s marketing manager, received the 2007 Stella Howlett Award, honouring the individual who best exemplifies hospitality in the city’s tourism industry. (more…)