Tolko manager earns honour
Jon Manchester - Sep 22, 2021 - People in Business

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A manager at Vernon’s Tolko Industries has been recognized with a prestigious industry award during National Forests Week.

Andrew de Vries is one of two winners of the 2021 Outstanding Member of the Year award from the Forests Products Association of Canada.

The award is presented to individuals who have gone above and beyond in advancing the values of environmental stewardship, strengthening forestry communities, and supporting sector colleagues and partners.

De Vries is manager of Indigenous opportunities and government relations at Tolko.

He has more than 30 years of experience in natural resource management and Indigenous relations in Canada, the U.S., and internationally. Prior to his role at Tolko, he worked for the Mining Association of Canada and Forest Products Association of Canada.

He also worked for the North American Sustainable Forestry Initiative, leading the organization on Indigenous, conservation and community files.

“(The) Forest Products Association of Canada is supported by many talented world leading professionals working for companies across Canada. I am honoured to work with these individuals and to be considered one of their peers,” said de Vries. “Working in forestry and natural resource management has given me the great opportunity to see a huge variety of ecosystems and meet tremendous people.”

Amber Armstrong, manager of communications and stakeholder relations for Mercer International in Peace River, Alta., also received the award.


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