--- title: Five years celebrated at President's Circle description: Five Years Celebrated at President's Circle - Niagara on the Lake 2018. image: https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/PC2018.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/2018/07/five-years-celebrated-at-presidents#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/2018/07/five-years-celebrated-at-presidents#footer-en) ![President's Circle 2018. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/PC2018.jpg) # Five years celebrated at President's Circle Jul 11, 2018 [Events](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/events) ![Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/inTheLoop-ring-150px.png) Payworks Share this article [![Share this on Facebook.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.payworks.ca/2018/07/five-years-celebrated-at-presidents) [![Share this on Twitter.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20great%20article%20from%20Payworks!&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/2018/07/five-years-celebrated-at-presidents) [![Share this on LinkedIn.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/2018/07/five-years-celebrated-at-presidents&title=&summary=&source) [Payworks](http://www.payworks.ca/)' **5th Annual President’s Circle** trip took place June 10-12 at beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake with a total of 47 staff members in attendance. This year’s festivities kicked off June 10 with lunch at [Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery](http://www.gretzkyestateswines.com/), where attendees not only enjoyed the Great One’s wine but also his signature whiskey. That evening was spent at [Bacchus Lounge and Terrace](https://www.vintage-hotels.com/queenslanding/bacchuslounge.php) for supper followed by a [Ghost Tour of Fort George](http://www.niagaraghosts.com/). ![Seven Payworks staff in matching green long sleeves.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/PC_Day%203_Jaclyn%20Christie.jpg?width=499&name=PC_Day%203_Jaclyn%20Christie.jpg) Other activities over the next three days included a round of golf at [Whirlpool Golf Course](https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit/golf-course/whirlpool-golf-course/), touring local wineries, visiting the [10 Below Ice Wine Lounge at Peller Estates](http://www.peller10below.com/) and taking part in the annual fireside chat with Payworks co-founder and CEO Barb Gamey and President JP Perron, exploring Niagara Falls, and a [jetboat adventure](https://www.whirlpooljet.com/) on the water. ![Panorama of Niagara Falls. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/PC_The%20Falls_Day%203_Nick%20Bateson.jpg?width=600&name=PC_The%20Falls_Day%203_Nick%20Bateson.jpg) ![Six Payworks staff ready to go zip lining. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/PC_Zip%20Line_Day%203_Rosa%20Rumore.jpg?width=600&name=PC_Zip%20Line_Day%203_Rosa%20Rumore.jpg) ![11 Payworks staff in an ice wine cellar. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/20180611_190705_HDR.jpg?width=600&name=20180611_190705_HDR.jpg) The trip wrapped up with the main event - the President’s Circle Awards Gala Dinner on June 12 at the [Chateau des Charmes](http://www.fromtheboscfamily.com/chateau-des-charmes) in an outdoor tent among the vineyards. ![A place setting at a formal dinner. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/6.jpg?width=426&name=6.jpg)**And the winners are...** - Rookie of the Year (sales award) was awarded to Toronto’s Josh Gault, for excellence in his first year of selling with Payworks. - Top Performer for Small Business (sales award) was awarded to Winnipeg’s Patrick Daniels. - Top Performer for Corporate (sales award) was awarded to Calgary’s Dave Nolan. - Values Excellence was given to Dee dela Cruz. - Sales Excellence was given to Kiran Nagra. - Leadership Excellence was awarded to Trina Huntley. - The President’s Choice Award was bestowed upon Darryl Neufeld. Niagara-on-the-Lake was the 5th Annual President’s Circle trip and six individuals have achieved each President’s Circle trip destination. As a special way to recognize these consistent achievers, a 5-Year-Tour t-shirt was designed and given out during the Gala. The recipients were: Brad McCombs, Glenda Plews, Jeff Zielinski, Kiran Nagra, Craig Soontiens, and Push Sidhu. The location for President’s Circle 2019 has been unveiled. For the 6th annual trip, we’re going to experience the home of country music - **Nashville, Tennessee**. To see more pictures from Niagara-on-the-Lake, [visit Payworks Facebook page](http://www.facebook.com/Payworks). Key topics in this article: [Events](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/events) These articles are produced by Payworks as an information service. They are not intended to substitute professional legal, regulatory, tax, or financial advice. Readers must rely on their own advisors, as applicable, for such advice. 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