Alberta's Leaders Recognized

During BUILD 2011, CHBA – Alberta’s Annual Conference, the Industry Leader Awards takes the opportunity to recognize association volunteers for their dedication and commitment at the provincial level. It also recognizes leaders in the residential construction industry for their commitment to make the industry better.  The following awards were distributed:

Safety Leadership Awards
These awards are presented to companies that set themselves apart by creating a culture of safety ensuring that their co-workers get home safely.  The Safety Leadership Awards are sponsored by ATCO Gas as part of their corporate commitment to safety through partnering with key industry safety initiatives and communicating important safety messages.

Morrison Homes of Calgary was named the winner of the Safety Leadership Award in the Large Employer Builder Member category and the finalists included Pacesetter Homes of Edmonton, and Qualico Communities. 

Keystone Excavating of Calgary was presented with the Safety Leadership Award in the Large Employer General Member category and the finalists were A&B Concrete Pumping of Acheson, Pals Geomatics, and Northern Fireplace both of Edmonton.

Broadview Homes of Calgary was presented with the Safety Leadership Award in the Small Employer Builder Member category and the runners up were Cameron Homes of Edmonton and Fox Renovations of Lethbridge.

Hall of Fame Inductee
CHBA – Alberta Hall of Fame inductions are not done every year because of the significance of the honour.  This year’s inductee is Diane Bush of Edmonton.   Diane was the first female President of CHBA – Alberta in nearly 50 years until today when Sandra Young of Homes by Avi was elected into this position.  Diane was instrumental in promoting CHBA’s pro-active communications with its members, many of her tools are still being used today.  She became one of the founders of EnerVision, a company set up to manage and promote energy efficient housing programs.  Diane saw potential the benefits for builders and consumers and was eager to form an organization that would give higher attention and profile to the green movement.

Klaus Springer Award
This award is presented each year to a builder member who has done excellent service at the provincial level of our Association.  Rod Dueck of Dueck Brothers in Grande Prairie was this year’s recipient.  Rod exhibits outstanding mentorship by providing excellent quality of construction, demonstrated integrity and exceptional delivery of service in the Grande Prairie Region.  His ethical business practice has earned him a reputation that others aspire to achieve.  Rod has been an active member at a provincial level since 2000 serving on various boards and committees over the years.

Maple Leaf Award
This major award is given to a general member who has demonstrated leadership and dedication for work at the provincial level. This year’s recipient is Keith Kucharski from Artistic Stairs in Calgary.  Keith is a quiet, detailed and steadfast volunteer who participated on regional safety and technical committees along with Alberta and National Code task groups. He not only gets involved but carries the involvement beyond discussion and advice to action. His practical well-laid out and supported input will help to ensure that changes to this section of the Code will be made for the right reasons, in the right ways and will minimize the negative effects on the housing industry not only in Alberta, but across the country.

Presidential Award of Honour
This special award is presented to a CHBA - Alberta member to recognize outstanding efforts that have served to assist the president during his/her term.  Greg Christenson was pleased to present this award to Stephen Amonson of Ashcroft Master Builder in Lethbridge, Steve Bontje of Laebon Homes in Red Deer, and Dave Hooge of Stepper Custom Homes in Calgary.

Award of Honour
This award is presented to dedicated volunteers who have done an incredible work at the local and provincial levels of our Association.  This year’s recipients are Spencer Lacey of Lacey Homes in Medicine Hat, Leon Postman of Galko Homes in Lethbridge, Stephen Amonson of Ashcroft Master Builder in Lethbridge, and Frank Sobolewski of Daytona Homes Master Builder in Edmonton.