The awards corner.

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A number of Northern Ontario companies and operators were recognized for being among the best in their field nationally

In Sault Ste. Marie, the Quality Inn and Suites Bay Front received a Choice Hotel Canada APEX Award for 2011. The award, entitled 'Most Improved Likelihood to Recommend' is based on results from post-stay guest surveys.

The Sault property won the award after achieving the most improved levels of; guest. satisfaction among more than 120 hotels.

"Generating new" and repeat business through great customer service is the backbone of our industry," said Choice Hotels Canada managing director Tim Oldfield.

For the fifth year, Cementation Canada is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The North Bay mine builders received high marks for its training and develop ment, community involvement, health and family benefits, financial benefits and compensation.

"Since starting this company in 1998, we have focused on being an employer of choice in our industry," said Cementation president Roy...