Trucking pioneer named to the Order of Canada
GORE BAY, Ont. – Manitoulin Group founder Doug Smith can add yet another honour to his evergrowing list of accolades with his recently announced appointment to the Order of Canada.
The Order of Canada is the highest honour which can be given to a Canadian citizen.
The trucking pioneer is among 61 new members who will be presented with the honour in the New Year.
Smith was chosen,”For his contributions as a business leader, philanthropist and champion of economic and community development in Northern Ontario,” according to an article on SooToday.com
Smith is now entitled to add the prestigious “C. M.” designation following his name.
Smith was also recently awarded the OTA-Trailmobile Service to the Industry Award at the Ontario Trucking Association’s annual convention in November.
OTA officials say the award is the highest honour bestowed on an Ontario trucking executive.
It is presented each year to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and success of the trucking industry.
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