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.

2019 Recipient

Gina Bresciani, Director of Canadian Operations, USANA Health Sciences.   Gina has been a pillar in the direct sales industry for over 10 years. Currently a Director of the DSA board and Past Chair on the DSEF board, she has also served in many roles including Chair of the Member Services Committee and Conference Chair. Gina is a proud recipient of both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal and the DSEF Circle of Distinction award. "Gina is one of the most giving and passionate people I know”, said Rhancha Trick, DSA Board Chair and Director of Business Development at Nature’s Sunshine Products of Canada. "She is always willing to volunteer her time and efforts to help the DSA/DSEF in whatever capacity is needed. It is an honour to work alongside her and I am proud to call her a friend of mine".