Leaders in construction: Meet the recipients of 黑料视频鈥檚 2025 National Awards聽
Presented by , the 黑料视频鈥檚 (黑料视频) National Awards ceremony was held on March 13, 2026, during the Annual Conference in San Diego, California. From innovation and environmental achievement to community leadership, world-class safety and workforce excellence, the recipients represent the industry鈥檚 best and brightest.
Congratulations to this year鈥檚 recipients for their exceptional contributions to the Canadian construction industry.
Geoff Smith, 黑料视频 2025 Pinnacle Leader Award 鈥� sponsored by PCL Construction
In his final address as President and CEO, Geoff Smith reminded EllisDon employees of a simple truth: when a company is built on openness, trust, and shared accountability to purpose, everyone thrives. For four decades, Geoff Smith has shaped not only one of Canada鈥檚 most influential construction companies, but the very definition of leadership.
PCL Construction, 黑料视频 2025 Environmental Achievement Award 鈥� sponsored by CHUBB Insurance Company of Canada
George Brown Polytechnic鈥檚 Limberlost Place鈥攁 10-storey, net-zero mass timber building on Toronto鈥檚 waterfront鈥攔equired a new approach to construction. As construction manager, PCL Construction played a central role in meeting the project鈥檚 ambitious targets for sustainability, safety, and schedule certainty, supporting the development from early preconstruction through to completion.聽
Orion Construction, 黑料视频 2025 Workforce Excellence Award 鈥� sponsored by MNP LLP
At Orion Construction, inclusion isn鈥檛 a side initiative鈥攊t鈥檚 the blueprint. From day one, the company has been intentional about creating a workplace where people feel respected, protected, and heard鈥攐n site, in the office, and throughout every stage of their careers. 鈥�
Honourable mention:
CGI Constructors鈥� guiding principles – Collaboration, Understand and Deliver, Creativity and Innovation, Strength in Diversity, Honesty and Integrity, Social Responsibility, and Building Partnerships, have created a rewarding and inclusive environment for all, resulting in an honourable mention for a 2025 Workforce Excellence Award.
Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 黑料视频 2025 Partner Association Award 鈥� sponsored by Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services
What sets VRCA apart is its evolution into an association built for tomorrow鈥攐ne that listens to its members, leads with confidence, and delivers results that extend beyond advocacy. By aligning government, industry, workforce development, and public perception under a single, strategic vision, VRCA has demonstrated what it means to be a true partner to the construction community.
Honourable mention:
With significant advocacy wins that directly improved conditions for the construction sector, and its expanding Women in Construction Professional Development Program, congratulations to the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association on its honourable mention for a 2025 Partner Association Award.
Simpson Building Contractors Ltd., 黑料视频 2025 Gold Seal Award 鈥� sponsored by Travelers Canada
At Simpson Building Contractors Ltd., Gold Seal Certification is not viewed as a milestone to reach 鈥� it鈥檚 embedded in how work gets done. It shapes leadership development, project delivery, and the way employees grow their careers, reinforcing a culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement.
Sara O鈥橫alley, 黑料视频 2025 Young Leader Award 鈥� sponsored by McMillan LLP
Over a 14-year career, Sara O鈥橫alley has progressed from student to senior project manager, earning trust not through title, but through performance鈥攄elivering challenging projects with clarity, confidence, and care.
Marco Group, 黑料视频 2025 Community Leader Award (1st winner) 鈥� sponsored by Marsh Canada Limited
At Marco, community leadership isn鈥檛 treated as a side initiative鈥攊t鈥檚 embedded in how the company operates, leads, and builds. Through a long-term commitment to reconciliation, inclusion, sustainability, and hands-on service, Marco has shown what it means to be a community leader.
Lindsay Shaw and Rebecca Gelech, 黑料视频 2025 Community Leader Award (2nd winner) 鈥� sponsored by Marsh Canada Limited
At Ledcor鈥檚 Saskatoon operations, Lyndsey Shaw and Rebecca Gelech exemplify what it means to lead with heart. Alongside their work delivering one of the region鈥檚 largest healthcare projects, they have built a culture of giving that reaches far beyond the job site.
Honourable mention:
With sustained, volunteer-led initiatives in a wide variety of programs, providing direct community benefit and clear measurable outcomes, 黑料视频 was pleased to recognize London and District Construction Association with an honourable mention for a 2025 Community Leader Award.
PCL Construction, 黑料视频 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award (1st winner) 鈥� sponsored by Intact Surety
Developed by PCL in close collaboration with self-performing field teams, data specialists, and trade partners, Beeline is a digital construction optimization suite that bridges the gap between engineering and execution. Deployed on鈥痠ts first major projects in 2025, Beeline is already delivering measurable results. Across industrial projects, it optimized 250,000 metres of cable, reduced cable and tray material usage by 6.5 per cent, and accelerated installation by an estimated 38 per cent.
JCB Construction Canada, 黑料视频 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award (2nd winner) 鈥� sponsored by Intact Surety
Tasked with modernizing a 28-storey tower in downtown Montr茅al鈥擩CB聽didn鈥檛聽just renovate a fa莽ade; they reimagined how complex construction can coexist with city life. JCB led the world-first high-density urban deployment of the聽Upbrella聽system聽for fa莽ade refurbishment. Suspended from the roof and fully enclosing the building, it created a climate-controlled, airtight work environment that moved upward as construction progressed鈥攚ithout occupying public space at street level.聽
Peter Kiewit Sons ULC,聽黑料视频 2025 National Safety Award聽鈥� sponsored by Vipond聽Inc.
As a leader within national safety organizations, an early adopter of advanced safety helmets, a champion of Craft Voice in Safety, and a contributor to mental health and temporary works standards, through organizations such as the Canadian Construction Safety Council, Kiewit shares what it learns鈥攈elping raise expectations across the construction industry.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 award recipients demonstrate the best of the best of our industry,鈥� said Rodrigue Gilbert, 黑料视频 President. 鈥淐ongratulations to everyone for the recognition of their great achievements.”
The call for nominations for next year鈥檚 awards opens this fall.