KNYSNA NEWS - The chairperson of Knysna Tourism Elmay Bouwer has been awarded the Karl Twiggs Floating Trophy by Skål International South Africa, in honour of “a valuable contribution to the tourism industry”.
The award was made at a gala dinner at Vendôme Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday night 10 March, which was attended by Skål members from across the country, including Cape Town, the Winelands, Garden Route, Nelson Mandela Bay, Durban and Pretoria, all of whom are tourism and hospitality business owners and professionals.
Skål spokesperson Pam Snyman, who won the award last year, said Bouwer earned the trophy because of her passion for tourism, and Skal International which she works tirelessly to promote.
Said Snyman, “She has done so much for Knysna Tourism and I think it is wonderful that Elmay has been recognised.”
Bouwer said she felt very honoured and “very, very proud".
"My tourism journey this past year was not easy and filled with challenges in my personal life, business life and as chairperson of the Knysna Tourism board.
"But two things kept me going: my amazing life and business partner Paul Theron and the support, passion and spirit of our town's people," Bouwer said.
“I’m also extremely grateful to my fellow Skålleauges, who gave so much support to Knysna and myself during the fires of 7 June last year.
"Their support was my inspiration."
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