Ivan P. Phelan Award
The DSA's highest recognition, the award is named in honour of the late Ivan P. Phelan, a longtime executive at Avon Canada who was instrumental in establishing and guiding the Association for more than three decades. The award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the direct selling industry in Canada.
2022 Recipient
Darren Sketchley, President, FORMCOR. Darren has been a supplier member for over 25 years. He was involved with the Associate/Supplier Members Committee since 1999 - serving as Chair from 2009 to 2013. He has also been a member of the Conference Committee and has consistently contributed financially to the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF) fundraising initiatives during that time. He has also served on the DSEF Board since 2016. A recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012, he was the recipient of the DSEF Circle of Distinction Award in 2021. He is a two-time Partnership in Progress Award winner and a two-time Distinguished Service Award winner."Darren's commitment to the industry, the DSA and its member companies spans more than 25 years. His generosity - with his time and financial support of DSA and DSEF initiatives is unparalleled. Darren gives both without reservation but with great humility- and is greatly respected - dare I say, loved - by leaders and their teams, in our member companies. And his generosity is not limited to the DSA. Darren has been volunteering with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters for a great many years. I know from experience that, when asked, Darren is the first the support any cause near and dear to your heart and he does so generously and consistently. Darren's contributions to the industry cannot be overstated. I am pleased to nominate Darren for the highest honor in our industry- the Ivan P. Phelan Award. I believe this recognition is not only well deserved but also long overdue," said Gina Bresciani, Director - Operations and Customer Service, USANA Health Sciences.(Image credit: Mike Pinder Photography)
Past Recipients
Name | Year | Company |
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Tracie Kenzora | 2021 | USANA Health Sciences |
Susan Timmermeister | 2020 | Mary Kay Cosmetics, Ltd. |
Gina Bresciani | 2019 | USANA Health Sciences |
Rhancha Trick | 2018 | Nature’s Sunshine Products of Canada |
Helena Alexandre | 2017 | Arbonne International Canada |
Nathalie Cormack | 2016 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
Janice Gerol | 2015 | The Pampered Chef |
Joan Lee | 2014 | Direct Sellers Association |
Dr. Derek Hassay | 2013 | Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary |
Patricia King | 2012 | Nu Skin Canada Inc. |
Angela Abdallah | 2011 | Amway Canada Corporation |
Lynda Rose | 2010 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
Garry Ford | 2009 | Nature’s Sunshine Products of Canada Limited |
Robin Bell | 2008 | Quixtar Canada Corporation |
Ray Patrick | 2007 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
John Prevost | 2006 | mi3 Solutions |
Judson Whiteside | 2005 | Miller Thompson |
James Kalil | 2004 | Cutco/Vector Marketing Canada Ltd. |
Melanie Hayden | 2003 | PartyLite Gifts Ltd. |
W. Jack Millar | 2002 | Millar Wyslobicky Kreklewetz LLP |
Murray Smith | 2001 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
Jim Hunking | 2000 | Amway of Canada Ltd. |
Paul Hanson | 1999 | NuSkin Canada Inc. |
Linda J. Herron | 1998 | Electrolux Corporation of Canada Inc. |
Ross P. Creber | 1997 | Direct Sellers Association of Canada |
Roberta M. Creber | 1997 | PartyLite Gifts |
Margaret F. Csordas | 1996 | Beauty Counselors |
Vic Prendergast | 1995 | Shaklee Canada Ltd. |
Jacques Langevin | 1994 | Avon Canada Inc. |
Robert H. Bradshaw | 1993 | Amway Canada Corporation |
Stephen J. Locke | 1992 | Shaklee Canada Inc. |
Gayle Gannon | 1991 | Creative Circle |
Frank Wilson | 1990 | Amway Canada Corporation |
Charles L. Snow | 1989 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
Ivan P. Phelan | 1988 | Avon Canada Inc. |