VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the 32 nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact across British Columbia’s construction industry.
For 37 years, the VRCA Awards of Excellence have celebrated achievement through an industry-led process built around merit, expertise and impact, according to the association.
The Outstanding Achievement Awards go beyond recognizing individual construction projects. They shine a spotlight on the people and organizations whose leadership, innovation and contributions are helping shape the future of the industry.
“Construction keeps evolving because people are willing to ask how we can do things better,” said Jeannine Martin, president of the VRCA.
“And that’s exactly what this year’s nominees are doing. They’re building safer workplaces, opening doors for others, finding smarter ways to work, and showing what great leadership looks like. We’re proud to recognize the people and organizations who aren’t just succeeding in our industry, they’re helping move it forward.”
This year’s nominees have been recognized across eight categories:
Construction Workplace Health & Safety Innovation
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Shepherd Mountain – Canadian Turner Construction Company
Education Leadership
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Alain MacNair – ETRO Construction
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Lindsay Langill – Pacific Pile Marine
Inclusive Leadership in Construction
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Graham Murphy – Murphy Construction
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Mario Galdones – RWC Systems
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Whitney de Ruiter – Canadian Turner Construction Company
Innovation & Productivity
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Bella Coola Pool – Chandos Construction
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Derek Groot – Graham Construction
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Precon Insight Hub – Canadian Turner Construction Company
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Prefab MEP Washroom – ETRO Construction
Outstanding Woman in Construction
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Christine Chan – Canadian Turner Construction Company
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Danuta Wojtowicz – Maple Reinders
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Jen Racine – Maple Reinders
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Keeli Husband – EllisDon
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Krista Chisholm – Smith Brothers & Wilson
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Maddie Davidson – Davidson Bros
YCL Excellence in Construction Award
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Aidan Docherty – Maple Reinders
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Avi Horwitz – Sterling Floor & Tile
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Caleb Palam – Maple Reinders
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Cam Roy – RAM Construction
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Dan Chyzowski – ETRO Construction
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Faiz Ali – Bothwell Accurate
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Jamie McGale – Murphy Construction
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Keeli Husband – EllisDon
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Robin Lauw – Maple Reinders
Zero Emissions Building Leadership
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BCIT Timber – Ledcor Construction Limited
The winners will be announced during the 37th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala, scheduled for Oct. 16.
Tickets for the event are available through the VRCA.
