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Rick Yates and Santo Sangreti of TD Insurance introduced the first awards of the evening. Dale Keizer of Keizer's Collision Centre~CSN in Sackville, Nova Scotia was the recipient of the TD Committed to Excellence Award and Manuel Der Haroutiounian of Bayview cheap hotels in south lake tahoe and Steeles Collision~CSN in Thornhill, Ontario was the recipient of the TD Award of Excellence.
CSN's 8th annual conference was an inaugural year for recognizing its Members for demonstrating exceptional qualities within the collision repair industry, hence the introduction of the Master Award for CSN's Top Member. Congratulations to Elliott's Collision Centre~CSN in Newmarket, Ontario for being CSN's first Top Member Award winner.
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From the inaugural Captain's Ball to the high class CSN Members Dinner held at the charming VIA Rail Station, attendees enjoyed a conference filled with opportunities to strengthen old friendships and forge new relationships. The speakers touched each individual personally and professionally providing the tools to create a life that attracts positive experiences. CSN Collision and Glass offers its congratulations to all award winners and thanks to all CSN members, insurance partners and preferred vendors for setting sail in 2010!