Firedance Country Inn wins prestigious award!
St. Catherines, P.E.I. - April 24, 2006 - The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) announces Evan and Erin McAskile as their 2006 Prince Edward Island Best Business Award recipients.
Each year, this award is presented to the best CYBF young entrepreneurial business in every province across Canada. PropertyGuys.com Frederiction Inc. will receive its award, at CYBF's 10th Anniversary 'Chairman's Awards Gala' on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Toronto Hilton Hotel, generously sponsored by the Scotiabank Group, with the support of leading companies such as Bombardier Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., and the RBC Financial Group.
"It is an honour and a privilege to be chosen as Prince Edward Island's CYBF Entrepreneur of the Year. CYBF shared our vision and helped to make it a reality. With CYBF's help and support we received the seed capital we needed to start our business and to make it a success. Thank you CYBF!" said Erin McAskile, co-owner of the Firedance Country Inn.
Started in 2001, with start-up financing and a mentor from CYBF, Firedance Country Inn is a celebration of four-star country elegance in combination with breathtaking waterfront views and rolling landscapes. Our four acre property offers waterfront views and some of the most spectacular sunrises in the world. The Firedance Country Inn is a full service licensed Inn, which provides a delicious and nutritious complimentary breakfast each morning. A modern and spacious Bed and Breakfast with six individually appointed suites, each with private ensuite bath and shower. They pride themselves on exceptional hospitality, the highest standard of cleanliness and dedicate themselves to personal service and attention to detail. Evan and Erin McAskile received the 2006 CYBF Best Business Award for Prince Edward Island, based on their ability to excel beyond their business plan, revenues and job creation.
"CYBF is about fulfilling dreams, like Evan's and Erin's. It's a charitable organization that truly uplifts and supports its young entrepreneurs by letting them know that the sky's the limit. They then bring this wonderful energy and momentum into their communities. We are thrilled to be honouring Evan McAskile, Erin McAskile and Firedance Country Inn, and all other deserving entrepreneurs and business leaders who help guide the way," said Vivian Woytiuk, CEO of CYBF.
"Scotiabank is pleased to support the CYBF Chairman's Awards Gala and to help recognize the outstanding achievements of young entrepreneurs," said Greg Rudka, Vice Chairman, Scotia Capital. "At Scotiabank, we know the value of entrepreneurship and small businesses in Canada - as economic drivers of the Canadian economy, as employers, and as an essential source of skills, innovation and growth for our country. We wish to congratulate all the award recipients from across the country."
Please direct all media inquiries to:
Katrina White
CVP Marketing, Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
1Tel: 416 408-2923 ext 2115 Cell: 416 268-0988
Alternative contact: Irene Darra. 416 408-2923 ext 2301. Cell 416 509-5911.
Note: Media Kits, including pictures and videos of the award winners, are available upon request. All Media are welcome to attend the reception and awards show.