Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall has been named a champion.
Canada's Forest Products Sector hosted their annual Awards of Excellence luncheon in Vancouver yesterday (May 9) where Hall was named as a 2019 Forest Community Champion.
The award is presented to a leader that demonstrates support for the forest sector as well as its contributions to Canada's environmental and economic priorities.
Congrats Mayor @Lynhallpg! The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) recognized Mayor Hall as a 2019 Forest Community Champion!
— Prince George, BC (@CityofPG) May 9, 2019
The award is presented to leaders who demonstrate support for the forestry sector and its environmental and economic contributions in Canada. https://t.co/8Ht3fkdPq4
"Mayor Hall’s contributions to his community and his commitment to the forest products sector are well known throughout British Columbia”, FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor says in a release. “He asks great questions, is a huge supporter of innovation and building with wood, and is an advocate for the people of Prince George in every sense of the word. His re-election victory in October, in which he received over 90 percent of the vote speaks for itself."
Hall was awarded specifically for his constant commitment to Prince George and the forest products sector.
The Canada Forst Products Sector also noted Hall, volunteers and community leaders have done tremendous efforts to support thousands of British Columbians during the devastating wildfires.
"It’s an honour to receive this award and I hope that everyone in Prince George who’s involved with the forest industry takes pride in receiving this national recognition,” Mayor Hall adds in the release. “The Prince George District is home to about 300 forestry-related businesses that support about 9,000 jobs. Those people produce billions of dollars worth of forest products and are at the forefront of innovation in new products, bioenergy, and forest management. Thank you, FPAC, for recognizing Prince George and the great things we do here.”
