Winner of the 2018 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Awards

Jim Gorrie and Kevin Betzold of GNR Camping World RV Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba were jointly presented with the prestigious 2018 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award  at the RVDA of Canada’s Annual Meeting held at the RV Dealers Convention/Expo in Las Vegas, NV. 

Being the first time that the award has been awarded jointly, the 2 dealer principals (and brothers-in-law) of GNR Camping World RV Centre, were both moved and surprised to have received this honour in tandem

Each year, the RVDA of Canada, in conjunction with RV Lifestyle Magazine and Dealer News, invites nominations from across Canada for the Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award.  The award is dedicated to the memory of the late Walt Paseska, founder of Walt's Trailer Sales in Headingley, Manitoba, in recognition of his many years of commitment and dedication to the RV industry.

Both Jim and Kevin have been dedicated members of the RVDA for many years and have proven their commitment to the industry time and time again. Both have served on the Provincial RVDA of Manitoba Board of Directors as Vice-President and President. Jim in currently serving on the RVDA of Canada Board as Director and is also serving as Chair of Go RVing Canada. Kevin has also served on the RVDA of Canada Board for 7 years and was the President from 2007-2008.

Along with our winner, the nominees for this year’s Award were:

Al Robinson, Great Canadian RV, Peterborough, ON

Eric Soulière, VR Soulière, Lanoraie, QC

Keith Stapleton, Gimme Shelter, Mono, ON

Collin Yaretz, South Thompson RV, Kamloops, BC

Congratulations to Jim and Kevin and to all nominees, who have made outstanding contributions to the RV industry!