p>The Municipality of South Dundas took top honours in the Promotional Item Marketing Award (Under $200,000 Budget) as announced by the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) Virtual Awards Ceremony held on February 23, 2021. The EDAC National Economic Development Marketing Awards honour economic development marketing efforts from across Canada. This is the second time South Dundas has received an award from EDAC.
The award was for the South Dundas 'Welcoming Facemask Project' that saw free Welcoming Facemasks distributed during summer of 2020 to tourism and retail establishments in South Dundas. EDAC Award judges commented that the facemask project was, “a way to welcome versus a barrier to a welcoming smile and had a nice personal touch."
"Given EDAC is a national association, the awards competition is extremely competitive," explained Economic Development Officer, Rob Hunter. "Winning this award is a real honour for our Municipality. I'd like to give special thanks to the artist of the mask design, Margi Laurin."
"Council is very proud that South Dundas won this National Economic Development Marketing Award. It would not have been possible without the efforts of the South Dundas Tourism Advisory Committee, Municipal Staff and Margi Laurin who helped with the facemask artwork. All of them pulled together during this project to help our businesses welcome residents and visitors," added Mayor Byvelds.
EDAC is Canada's national Economic Development Association with 1,000 members nationwide.