Alex Barbour wins award at 50th Anniversary of International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC)

  • Harald Thiel, President, Canadian Division of AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions and I.S.T.S. The Simultaneous Interpretation Specialists, announced that Alex Barbour, a Technical Service Representative with I.S.T.S., was recently honoured with the AIIC Canada Annual Award of Excellence on October 25, 2003.
  • Alex is the first ever conference technician to receive this award, one that is given for consistently demonstrating excellent technical skills and outstanding customer service.
  • Alex has always exemplified our core values by providing his clients with the highest levels of professionalism as well as service that is, quite simply, second to none, said Thiel.
  • Its also important to note, added Thiel, that the judges voted unanimously to honour Alex with this award. Hes clearly a leader in the field and one more reason why AVW-TELAV and I.S.T.S. have attained a leadership role in the meetings industry.
  • Over eighty interpreters, invited customers and equipment suppliers attended the celebration.
  • AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions and I.S.T.S.-The Simultaneous Interpretation Specialists offer a complete range of audio visual and presentation technology services throughout North America. These services include audio visual and computer rental, event staging, simultaneous interpretation, audience response and multi-microphone discussion systems, exhibit and tradeshow solutions, webcasting, press conferences, technical coordination and presentation management for meetings, conventions, corporate events and trade shows.
  • Contact: Heidi Welker
  • 416.620.2132

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