For his instrumental partnership-building related to construction of the Malahat SkyWalk, Malahat Nation chief administrative officer Josh Handysides has been given the Greater Victoria Chamber of CommerceBԪַs GovernorBԪַs Award of Distinction.
The award, given to BԪַa business person who has contributed to Greater Victoria through leadership and vision a sustained commitment to a prosperous community,BԪַ was offered to the First Nation CAO for his work in BԪַbuilding diverse partnershipsBԪַ between the private and public sectors and the Malahat Nation, the chamber stated in a release.
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BԪַJosh has been the steady hand behind a number of projects that have been game-changers for our region,BԪַ said John Wilson, chair of the chamberBԪַs board of directors. BԪַThe Malahat SkyWalk has been a boon for tourism, generating positive publicity on social media as a destination for visitors to Vancouver Island.BԪַ
Among HandysidesBԪַ listed accomplishments during his time as Malahat CAO are putting forward plans for a world-class film studio within the Nation, and promoting a better marketing strategy for the Spirit Loop tourism circuit (touching on Victoria, Malahat Nation, Port Renfrew and Sooke). HeBԪַs also advocated for improved health services and skills training within the Malahat Nation.
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BԪַIBԪַm humbled by this recognition and grateful for the help and support of the Malahat Nation,BԪַ Handysides said. BԪַThe energy and creativity of Indigenous entrepreneurs is a powerful force for our economy and we look forward to continuing to build bridges and showcase initiatives that connect Malahat Nation to its land and traditions.BԪַ
The GovernorsBԪַ Award of Distinction is a more inclusive and contemporary reimagining of the Lifetime Achievement Award, the chamber stated in the release. Winners are determined by an independent judges panel of prominent business leaders. The ChamberBԪַs 2022 Business Awards are scheduled to be hosted at the Fairmont Empress Hotel on May 7.
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