Alex Fraser Research Forest manager Ken Day is the latest recipient of the city's certificate of merit.
"For 25 years Ken Day has placed Williams Lake on the national and international stage," said Mayor Walt Cobb as he made the presentation during Tuesday's regular council meeting. "He has hosted hundreds of international delegates from across almost all the continents."
Foresters have arrived in Williams Lake to take part in tours, field trips and dialogue, Cobb added.
"In the past two years Ken has hosted numerous guests from Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, plus over 100 students from around the globe as part of the international forestry students association conference."
Day has also hosted the Western Research Forest management meetings and attracted leaders from across Canada and the U.S. and is widely recognized for his knowledge and integrity, Cobb said.