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Awards
The following a list of recent Awards and Accolades presented to the CN Tower and 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower.

2012 Awards

Best Tourist Attraction	City Parent Readers
Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experience Collection – CN Tower	The CN Tower is proud to be part of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experience Collection, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences found in Canada.
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) *360* Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
*DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360* Restaurant**	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
*Certificate of Excellence – 360* Restaurant**	Tripadvisor
#1 Tour in Toronto – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	Tripadvisor
Canada’s Strangest Destinations – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	Reader’s Digest
One of the world’s top 6 skywalks – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	Virtualtourist.com
*Most Romantic Restaurant – 360* Restaurant**	WHERE Magazine
Technical Innovation Award – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	World Federation of Great Towers
Tourism Innovator of the Year -EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation
Innovator of the Year Award – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower	Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View *360* Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

2011 Awards

Business of the Year Award recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)	Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View *360* Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Best Tourist Attraction	City Parent Readers
Canada’s Best New Attractions for Summer 2011 (representing a significant milestone in tourism)	WHERE Magazine Canada

2010 Awards

Best Tourist Attraction	City Parent Readers
Best Local Attraction – Parent Picks	Today’s Parent Magazine
Award of Excellence – Technical Innovation – Maple Leaf Cinema	World Federation of Great Towers
Silver - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
*Most Romantic – 360* Restaurant**	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View *360* Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Best of Ocean Sport award – Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D	BLUE Ocean Festival in Monterey California
Outstanding Achievement in Action Sports Filmmaking – Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D	Newport Beach Film Festival
Business of the Year Award Finalist - recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)	Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)

2009 Awards

BOMA BESt Level 1 National Green Building Certification	Building Owners and Managers Association
Best Tourist Attraction	City Parent Readers
Canada’s Most Visited Tourist Attractions	Forbes Traveler
Award of Excellence - Staffing	World Federation of Great Towers
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View *360* Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Award of Unique Distinction *Recognizing 360* Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.**	Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
First Prize – Small Print Flyer	“High Time” door hanger promotional print piece
Bronze - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Award of Excellence	Plant Engineering and Maintenance

2008 Awards

Award of Excellence - Environment Recognizing excellence in environmental and/or socio-cultural sustainability	World Federation of Great Towers
Finalist – Award for Excellence in Human Resource Development recognizing commitment to professional recognition, training and excellence in human resource management.	Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance, Fine Dining, and Wine List	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Award of Excellence – Vines Wine list award Recognizing the top wine-friendly restaurants in Canada.	VINES Magazine Wine List Awards
125 Places to Have Beer Before you Die Horizons Restaurant (#18) Recognizing the best places around the world to enjoy a beer.	All About Beer U.S. Beer Magazine (May edition)
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
2008 Value Awards *Best Value – Dinner – 360* Restaurant 200 places to get the best bang for your travel buck**	UP! Magazine (Westjet inflight publication)
Top Summer Attractions – CN Tower Metro Readers Choice	Metro News
JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME, 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips -TOP 10 ELEVATOR RIDES #1 CN Tower	National Geographic

2007 Awards

Business of the Year Award recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)		Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
Spirit of Excellence Award - Best Employee Recognition Program		International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Runner Up - Brass Ring Award Seasonal Special – Marketing Program (CN Tower Lighting Event)		International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant		DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant		Wine Spectator Magazine
Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance, Fine Dining, and Service		WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)		Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant		Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant (since 1994)		Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower		Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Award of Unique Distinction *recognizing 360* Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.**		Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Award of Excellence Special Events – CN Tower 30th Anniversary		IABC Toronto (International Association of Business Communicators) – Ovation Awards
Canada’s Top 10 Iconic Brands CN Tower		Canadian Business
JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME, 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips -TOP 10 ELEVATOR RIDES #1 CN Tower		National Geographic

2006 Awards

DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
Best Ambience 360 Restaurant. Also a finalist for: Fine Dining, Best Wine List and Most Romantic	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant Wine List	Vines Magazine
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Iconic and Idiosyncratic Wine List Award 360 Restaurant Wine List	City Bites Magazine
Canada’s 30 Best: Best Bird’s Eye View The CN Tower	Reader’s Digest
Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
Most popular attraction The CN Tower	Zagat Toronto Guide
Certificate of Achievement: wine hospitality, fine dining, mid-Atlantic – 360 Restaurant	2006 Santé Restaurant Awards
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Bronze - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers' Choice
Award of Unique Distinction recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.	Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Other Accolades:

Canada’s Eight Top Wonders Includes CN Tower	2006 Priceless Index (MasterCard Canada study among Canadians)
Top 10 Things to Do (summer 2006) Includes CN Tower	Post Magazines (Greater Toronto Area)
World’s 200 Must-See Places To Visit CN Tower is one of three North American destinations	DK Eyewitness Travelguide Publication
Canada’s Top 100 Destinations Includes CN Tower	CanWest

2005 Awards

DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
Most Romantic Restaurant - 360 Restaurant	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant (since 1994)	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower	NOW Magazine Reader’s Poll
Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - 360 Restaurant	Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)
Award of Unique Distinction – recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.	Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Other Accolades
Monumental Landmarks – CN Tower tops the list	2005 Ipsos Reid Poll (Canadians)

2004 Awards

DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Most Romantic Restaurant – 360 Restaurant	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
Gold - Best Restaurant with a View – 360 Restaurant	Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

Other Accolades

Finalist in – Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best Service, Best Wine List – 360 Restaurant

Where Toronto Magazine’s Reader Poll

2003 Awards

Most Romantic Restaurant – 360 Restaurant	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best of Award of Excellence (recipient since 1998) – 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best Tourist Attraction – CN Tower	City Parent, Readers Selection Awards
Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction – CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers' Choice
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

Other Accolades

1st Runner up – Best Performer in a Costumed Character – Dr. Wonder	IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards
1st Runner-up – Best Employee Recognition Program	IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

2002 Awards

Best Wine Cellar – 360 Restaurant	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best of Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower	NOW Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners – CN Tower	Eye Toronto Magazine Reader’s Poll
No. 1 Tourist Attraction in Toronto – CN Tower	City Parent Reader’s Poll
Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Gold - Best Ontario Attraction – CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers' Choice
Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant	Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice
1st Prize – Best Safety Awareness Program	IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards
1st Prize – Best Guest Services Training Program	IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards
Best Attraction – CN Tower	Toronto.com Best of T.O.
Best View – 360 Restaurant	Toronto.com Best of T.O.

Other Accolades

Finalist for – Best Overall Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, Best Desserts, Most Romantic		Where Toronto Magazine’s Reader Poll
1st Runner-up – Best Orientation Program		IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

2001 Awards

Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower	NOW Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best Ambience – 360 Restaurant	WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best of Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine

2000 Awards

Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program
Employer of the Year Award – CN Tower	YMCA
Best of Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant	Wine Spectator Magazine
DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience – 360 Restaurant	DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)
Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower	NOW Magazine Reader's Poll
Gold Award for Best Toronto Attraction – CN Tower	Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

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