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.
2018 Recipient
Rhancha Trick, Director Business Development, Nature’s Sunshine Canada.Rhancha has been a passionate voice for the direct selling industry and the Direct Sellers Association for nearly 30 years. She has spearheaded many initiatives and her contributions are a huge asset to the industry. Rhancha led the Direct Selling Education Foundation of Canada Board as Chair from 2013 to 2015 with vision and sound leadership. She joined the DSA Board in 2017 and is now the DSA Board Chair for 2018.
Past Recipients
| Name | Year | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Alexandre | 2017 | Arbonne International Canada |
| Nathalie Cormack | 2016 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
| Janice Gerol | 2015 | The Pampered Chef |
| Joan Lee | 2014 | Direct Sellers Association |
| Dr. Derek Hassay | 2013 | Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary |
| Patricia King | 2012 | Nu Skin Canada Inc. |
| Angela Abdallah | 2011 | Amway Canada Corporation |
| Lynda Rose | 2010 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
| Garry Ford | 2009 | Nature’s Sunshine Products of Canada Limited |
| Robin Bell | 2008 | Quixtar Canada Corporation |
| Ray Patrick | 2007 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
| John Prevost | 2006 | mi3 Solutions |
| Judson Whiteside | 2005 | Miller Thompson |
| James Kalil | 2004 | Cutco/Vector Marketing Canada Ltd. |
| Melanie Hayden | 2003 | PartyLite Gifts Ltd. |
| W. Jack Millar | 2002 | Millar Wyslobicky Kreklewetz LLP |
| Murray Smith | 2001 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
| Jim Hunking | 2000 | Amway of Canada Ltd. |
| Paul Hanson | 1999 | NuSkin Canada Inc. |
| Linda J. Herron | 1998 | Electrolux Corporation of Canada Inc. |
| Roberta M. Creber | 1997 | PartyLite Gifts and Ross P. Creber DSA |
| Margaret F. Csordas | 1996 | Beauty Counselors |
| Vic Prendergast | 1995 | Shaklee Canada Ltd. |
| Jacques Langevin | 1994 | Avon Canada Inc. |
| Robert H. Bradshaw | 1993 | Amway Canada Corporation |
| Stephen J. Locke | 1992 | Shaklee Canada Inc. |
| Gayle Gannon | 1991 | Creative Circle |
| Frank Wilson | 1990 | Amway Canada Corporation |
| Charles L. Snow | 1989 | Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. |
| Ivan P. Phelan | 1988 | Avon Canada Inc. |
Since 1954 the Direct Sellers Association of Canada has established and upheld rigorous standards, ethics and good business practices as the recognized voice of our industry.