Chan Hon Goh — Acknowledgments

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, it is my pleasure to congratulate you on your success as recognized by the winning of the 2005 Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Most Innovative award.

Your innovations in shoe design and dramatic sales growth over the past decade has been remarkable. It is innovative Ontario companies like yours that contribute to the continuing strength and vitality of this province.

Joseph Cordiano, Minister of Economic Development and Trade

Congratulations on being honoured with a New Pioneers Award by the skills for Change program...It is evident that you are a wonderful role model, and an inspiration for new Canadians. By following your dreams, you were able to excel in dance, and give so much pleasure to the many Canadians who have the opportunity to watch your performances...This award recognizes your personal and professional achievements, as well as the characteristics that have led to your great success!

The Honourable, Vivienne Poy
The Senate of Canada

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in our ArtsWeek kick-off event on September 23rd, 2005, and for your continuing contribution to the quality of life in our city...Knowing that I have your support makes my job of standing up for the artistic community in our city much easier...Our artistic community gives our city a vibrancy that makes Toronto more appealing to business and individuals who choose to locate here...Our artists keep our minds active, nourish our spirit, and help give our city its soul. Artists make us rich in every sense of the word.

David Miller, Mayor of The City of Toronto

On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, for the Province of Ontario, it gives me great pleasure to welcome the delegates of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries to our province and country.

Ontario is enriched by a thriving arts and cultural sector that contributes to an innovative economy, promotes life-long learning, safeguards our heritage and enhances the quality of life for all Ontarians. I am honoured by the contribution that your host, Ms. Chan Hon Goh, has made to the professional dance community within our province and indeed, our country.

Through artistic modes such as dance, the arts allow us to convey and reflect the diverse culture of Canada at home and abroad, assisting in the lively exchange of uniquely Canadian ideas and images. Ms. Hon Goh has been instrumental in developing and sharing these artistic and cultural linkages through events like the one tonight.

Greetings from the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur,
Minister of Culture

I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone attending the dinner held to honour Chinese delegates…A healthy arts community is vital to the social and economic well-being of our province - and Chinese Canadians have made invaluable contributions to our cultural and artistic tapestry…To our distinguished guests…your presence here reflects the close relations that Canada and china enjoy and our mutual desire to enhance opportunities for cultural exchange. I hope your visit will allow even more Canadians to appreciate the tremendous richness and diversity of Chinese culture. I offer my sincere thanks to Ms. Chan Hon Goh and to everyone who has helped stage this exceptional evening…Take pride in your efforts to increase our experience of the beauty of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture.

Dalton McGuinty, Premier for the Province of Ontario

Chan Hon Goh has been selected to receive the 2005 New Pioneers Arts Award.
This year, we received several outstanding nominations but Chan Hon Goh's
life in Canada best reflected the spirit of the New Pioneers Awards.

Karobi Ray, Skills for Change, 'New Pioneers Arts Award'