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Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers Wins Prestigious MarCom Gold Award for "Riding the North Wind" Article in InsideTrack Magazine

[Ottawa, November 17, 2023] — CARS is delighted to announce that it has been named a Gold Winner in the Creativity/Writing of a Featured Article category at the 2023 MarCom Awards for the exceptional article "Riding the North Wind," written by Sandra B. Hood.

The MarCom Awards, with over 6,500 entries from around the globe, recognizes excellence in marketing and communication. Administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, this esteemed accolade reinforces CARS's commitment to outstanding content creation and storytelling.

Authored by Sarah B. Hood, the article highlights the fascinating journey of Tshiuetin Rail Transportation, the first Indigenous-owned and operated railway in Canada. It captures the unique challenges and triumphs of this northern business, intricately connected with the lives of the Indigenous peoples it serves.

Read the award-winning article here: https://www.insidetrack-digital.com/crsb/0122_spring_summer_2022/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1796089#articleId1796089 

"We are thrilled to receive the MarCom Gold Award for 'Riding the North Wind,'" said Hayley Heaslip, Manager of Member Relations & Events at CARS. "This recognition underscores our dedication to sharing compelling stories within the railway industry. We thank Sarah B. Hood for her exceptional work in bringing Tshiuetin's narrative to life, as well as the team at Naylor Association Solutions for putting our InsideTrack Magazine together each season."

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About CARS

The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS), established in its current form in 1991, represents over 155 companies crucial to railway and transit operations. As a non-profit, member-driven association, CARS advocates for a competitive framework for research and development, promoting the vitality of the rail supply sector and railways in Canada.