Toronto, Ontario – On May 28, 2025, Attractions Ontario hosted its 42nd Annual General Meeting in Kleinburg at McMichael Canadian Art Collection. The event provided an opportunity to recognize industry leaders during a presentation of Tourism Awards. These presetigous awards were preesented in front of 50+ Attractions Ontario members and colleagues.
Tourism Champion of the Year Award: Attractions Ontario presents this award to individuals who provide significant organizational assistance, commitment, enthusiasm, and specific expertise to the nominating business.
This year, Attractions Ontario honoured two individuals:
Tourism Champion of the Year
Ashley Angeloni, Tourism Vaughan
Attractions Ontario presents this award to individuals who provide significant organizational assistance, commitment, enthusiasm, and specific expertise to the nominating business.
Ashley Angeloni, Tourism Vaughan
L-R: Kate March, Director of Communication, Attractions Ontario, Ashley Angeloni, Tourism Vaughan, Paul Pepe, Chair, Attractions Ontario
Col. Don Dailley Lifetime Achievement Award: Attractions Ontario presents this award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the development and promotion of the tourism industry in Ontario. This year, Attractions Ontario honoured:
Col. Don Dailley Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Poletto, McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Attractions Ontario presents this award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the development and promotion of the tourism industry in Ontario. This year, Attractions Ontario honored.
Angela Poletto, McMichael Canadian Art Collection
L-R: Troy Young, CEO, Attractions Ontario, Angela Poletta, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Paul Pepe, Chair, Attractions Ontario,
2024 Ontario’s Choice Awards Ceremony:
The 2025 AGM honoured the winners of last year’s Ontario’s Choice Awards. From July to September of each year, the public is called upon to vote for their favourite Ontario attraction, and they choose the winners of these awards. There are eight categories.
This year, Attractions Ontario honoured:
Top Outdoor Attraction
Jackie Gilgannon, Toronto Zoo, Toronto
Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site
Kimberly Dean, Wellington County Museum & Archives
Top Performing Arts
Emily Mewett & Tim Porter, Tweed & Company Theatre, Tweed
Top Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site
Thanny Schmitz, Aga Khan Museum, Toronto
Top Indoor Attraction
Attraction of the Year 2025
Krista Kalbfleisch, Little Canada, Toronto
Top Family Entertainment Centre
Santas Village, Bracebridge
Top Touring Experience
City Sightseeing Toronto, Toronto
Top Festival & Event
Carrousel of the Nations
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20 Year Anniversary Celebration of Attractions Ontario Staff Members
Phil Casey & Cindy Phu
Congratulations to Cindy and Phil who celebrated 20 years with the association. “Cheers to 20 years! Throughout their two decades, Cindy and Phil have continued to grow and become a valuable and important part of our team,” Troy Young, CEO, Attractions Ontario.
Attractions Ontario is a non-profit association dedicated to optimizing attendance for its member attractions. As the only province-wide trade association dedicated to the attractions sector of the tourism industry, Attractions Ontario members encompass over 500 public and owned attractions in numerous categories, such as amusement parks, historical sites, cultural activities, arts and entertainment, and adventure tourism.
For more information, contact:
Kate March,
Director of Communications, Attractions Ontario
