TEC Canada Award Winners
Members of TEC Canada find that their businesses achieve and succeed at a higher level on average, even when economic conditions may not be optimal. Download our brochure to see the figures for yourself.
Their successes are reflected across the country, with a significant number of Canadian business awards won by our members and their businesses. Listed below are the winners of awards since April 2010.
February 2012
Halifax Chamber of Commerce 2012 Halifax Business Awards
Silver Winner for Business Person of the Year
- Sean O'Regan, President & CEO - O'Regan's Automotive - TEC 397
Silver Winner for Small Business of the Year
Profit Canada's 50 Best Small and Medium Employers 2012
- Steve Sousa, President - TEC 247
- Anthony Rosenfeld, VP Marketing - KEY 534
- Mark Wilson, Director of Operations - KEY 532
- Phil LeBeau, National Sales Manager - KEY 535
Saskatchewan's Top Employers 2012
- Steve Sousa, President - TEC 247
British Columbia's Top Employers 2012
- Bob Meggy, President and CEO - TEC 236
- James Palmer, Vice President - KEY 534
- Brad Tindall, VP Finance - KEY 533
- Anthony Rosenfeld, VP, Marketing - KEY 534
- Mark Wilson, Director of Operations - KEY 532
- Phil LeBeau, National Sales Manager - KEY 534
January 2012
Alberta’s Fast Growth 50 for 2011, Alberta's fastest growing businesses
- ClearMotive Marketing Group - Tyler Chisholm, CEO - TEC 304
- DevFacto Technologies - Dan Anderson, Vice President, Operations - KEY 545
- CoreTech Staffing Inc. - Tasso Chondronikolis, Owner - TEC 303
Visual Effects Society Awards, Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture
- Image Engine Design Inc. - Greg Holmes, CEO - TEC 236
December 2011
2011 Canada's Most Powerful Women - Hall of Fame
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Lesley Conway
President
Hopewell Residential Communities LP
TEC 305
Board Games 2011 - The Globe & Mail's 10th annual ranking on corporate governance
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ARC Resources Ltd.
John Dielwart, President & CEO
TEC 200
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Nordion
Steve West, CEO
TEC 262
Andrew Foti, Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
TA 9262
Tamra Benjamin, VP Public & Government Relations
KEY 562
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Trican Well Service
Murray Cobbe, Executive Chairman
TEC 200
Dale Dusterhoft, CEO
TEC 303
November 2011
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards - Top Business 76+ Employees
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Nightingale Electrical
Corey Cameron, GM & Partner
KEY 537
Job File Level of Excellence Award - Canadian Transportation Equipment Association
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David Tremblay
President & CEO, Simard Suspensions
TEC 285
October 2011
Vancouver Regional Construction Association Awards of Excellence - Top Electrical Contractor over $2 million
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Nightingale Electrical
Corey Cameron, GM & Partner
KEY 537
Top Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Quebec - Chatelâine Magazine
- Marie Gosselin - TEC 385 - CEO, Les Serres du St-Laurent (Savoura)
PROFIT W100 - Top Female Entrepreneurs of the Year
- Ruth Douglas – TEC 220 - President & CEO, News Canada Inc
- Dunya Marijan-Winterson – TEC 356 - President & CEO, wm+a
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Professional & Financial Services (Pacific)
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John Nicola
CEO, Nicola Wealth Management
TEC 234
September 2011
Business in Vancouver's Fastest Growing Companies in BC
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Canpro Global
Robert Burns, President and CEO
TEC 232 -
Artistech Newmedia Inc
Giuseppe Simpatico, Creative Director/Owner
KEY 552
Alberta Venture Magazine's Venture 100
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ARC Resources Ltd
John Dielwart, President and CEO
TEC 200 -
Cervus Equipment
John Higgins, Vice President Operations
TEC 218 -
Trican Well Service
Dale Dusterhoft, CEO Technical Services, TEC 303
Murray Cobbe, Executive Chairman, TEC 200 -
Design Group Staffing Inc
Mike J Duff, President and CEO
TEC 242 -
PCL Construction Management Inc
Kris Hildebrand, District Manager
TEC 247 -
Trimac Transportation Services
Ed Malysa, COO and Executive Vice President
TEC 217 -
Chinook Energy Inc
Matt Brister, President and CEO
TEC 200
Saskatchewan Business Magazine's Top 100 Companies in Saskatchewan
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Information Services Corporation
Jeff Stusek, President and CEO
TEC 247 -
Doepker Industries Ltd.
Dave Doepker, Executive Chairman of the Board
TEC 246 -
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
Peter Federko, CEO
TEC 247 -
PCL Construction Management Inc
Kris Hildebrand, District Manager
TEC 247 -
DirectWest Publishers
Gord Farmer, President & CEO
TEC 247
VMworld 2011 Awards, Gold - Security and Compliance for Virtualization
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AFORE Solutions
Alex Berlin, President & CEO
TEC 289
August 2011
PROFIT Hot 50, Canada's Emerging Growth Companies
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Tyler Chisholm
CEO, ClearMotive Marketing Group
TEC 304
Trudeau Medal, Telfer School of Management (Highest honour given by the Telfer School of Management to its alumni. It recognizes leadership, initiative and contributions to the business world, the community and their alma mater).
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Linda Eagen
President & CEO, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
TEC 289
July 2011
Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People 2011
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Jim Davidson
Chairman & CEO, FirstEnergy Capital Corp.
TEC 200
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
Ontario:
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David Ross
CEO, Ross Video
TEC 262
Prairies:
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Derek Bullen
President, S.i. Systems
TEC 217
Pacific:
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Andrew Kemp
President, CMW Insurance Services
TEC 335 -
Bob Meggy
President & CEO, The Great Little Box Company
TEC 236 -
John Nicola
CEO, Nicola Wealth Management
TEC 234 -
David Zerr
President & CEO, Mainroad Group
TEC 232
2011 Top 100 Companies in B.C.
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GFS Canada Group
John Zeron - KEY 535
Murray Penner - KEY 537
Julius DeBaar - KEY 536
Stephen Joyce - KEY 532
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Aquilini Investment Group
Barry Olivier - KEY 533
June 2011
PROFIT 200, Canada's Fastest Growing Companies
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Sequel Naturals
Mark Wilson - KEY 532
Anthony Rosenfeld - KEY 534
Phil Le Beau - KEY 535
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Packaging Logistics
Gord Heyting - TEC 367
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N2 Ingredients
Bob Crane - TEC 321
Jill Baxter - KEY 521
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Advanced Knowledge Networks
Monica Rok - TEC 359
2011 Provincial Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training, Top employer in the Central Region
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Flo Components
Chris Deckert - TEC 321
Mike Deckert - TEC 361
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May 2011
SABEX Small Business of the Year, The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Success! Awards
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Rebecca Simpson
Cravings Baby and Maternity Boutique
TRT 646
Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 Awards
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Coreen Bouchard
PureLogic IT Solutions Inc.
TRT 689 -
Craig Bowditch
Afore Solutions Inc.
TRT 689 -
Luke Clare
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
TA 9289
Ottawa Business Journal’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Private Companies
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MHPM Project Managers
Franklin Holtforster – TEC 262
Anne Glasgow – KEY 562
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
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Linda Eagen
President & CEO, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
TEC 289
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Achievement Awards, Outstanding Large Business
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Kevin Merritt
President, Superior Radiant Products
TEC 223
February 2011
Saskatchewan's Most Influential Women 2011
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Judy Davis
CEO, Hospitals of Regina Foundation
TRT 647 -
Keri McFadden
CEO, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan
TRT 647
Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
2010 Winners
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Chaussures Régence Inc.
Christian Bergeron, CEO - TEC 285 -
Pfaff Automotive Partners
Michael Talmage, Vice President & CFO - TEC 328
Mark Fisher, COO - TEC 367 -
S.I. Systems Ltd.
Derek Bullen, President - TEC 217
Brian Brady, Managing Director - KEY 562 -
Startech.com
Paul Seed, President - TEC 356
Ken Kalopsis, Vice President - TEC 328
Deborah Ward, Executive Director - KEY 528
Re-qualified Members - repeat winners retain the Best Managed designation for two additional years
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E.B. Horsman & Son
Tim Horsman, Owner - TEC 336
Javi Richmond, District Manager Lower Mainland - KEY 535 -
Nuheat Industries Ltd.
David Orr, Vice President - KEY 536 -
Russell A. Farrow Ltd.
Randy Motley, President - TEC 356 -
PolyCello
Stephen Emmerson, President & CEO - TEC 390
Platinum Club Members - winners that maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of six consecutive years
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Concentra Financial
Marty Meloche, Senior Vice President - TRT 647 -
Design Group Staffing Inc.
Mike Duff, President & CEO - TEC 242
Matthew Williams, Vice President & General Manager - KEY 503 -
EllisDon Corp.
Mark Fazio, Vice President & General Manager - TEC 289 -
Golder Associates Ltd.
Gordon Murray, Ontario Region Manager - KEY 562 -
The Great Little Box Company Ltd.
Bob Meggy, President & CEO - TEC 236
James Palmer, Vice President - KEY 534 -
M. Sullivan & Son Ltd.
Robert MacLaren, President & CEO - TEC 262 -
PCL Construction
Don Akre, Manager - Special Projects - TRT 647
Kris Hildebrand, District Manager - TEC 247 -
Spartan Controls Ltd.
Mike Begin, President & CEO - TEC 200
Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2011
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Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
Jeff Stusek, President & CEO - TEC 247
Ken Budzak, Vice President of Operations - TRT 647
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The Great Little Box Company Ltd.
Bob Meggy, President & CEO - TEC 236
James Palmer, Vice President - KEY 534 -
Sequel Naturals Ltd.
Charles Chang, President - TRT 630
Phil LeBeau, National Sales Manager - KEY 535
Anthony Rosenfeld, Marketing Manager - KEY 534
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Trican Well Service Ltd.
Dale Dusterhoft, CEO - Technical Services - TEC 303
Murray Cobbe, Executive Chairman - TEC 200
Saskatchewan Top Employers 2011
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Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
Jeff Stusek, President & CEO - TEC 247
Ken Budzak, Vice President of Operations - TRT 647
National Capital Region's Top Employers
January 2011
Alberta's Fast Growth 50, Alberta Venture Magazine
- #24: David Sime - KEY 545 - Director of Operations, Contava
- #33: Jon Ouellette - Chair, TEC 218 - Chairman & CEO, Northridge Energy Development Group
- #37: Greg Chudiak - TEC 218 - President & CEO, Pandell Technology Corporation
- #44: John Higgins - TEC 218 - Vice President of Operations, Cervus Equipment Corporation
December 2010
Regina's Top 50 Companies, Regina Leader-Post
- #12: Peter Federko - TEC 247 - President & CEO of Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
- #29: Jeff Stusek - TEC 247 - President & CEO of Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
- #29: Ken Budzak - TRT 647 - VP - Operations, Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
- #33: Gord Farmer - TEC 247 - President & CEO of DirectWest
- #44: Mark Hustak - TEC 247 - Executive Partner, Paradigm Consulting Group Inc.
- #44: Punam Burnett - TRT 647 - Owner & Executive Partner, Paradigm Consulting Group Inc.
Green Energy Initiative of the Year, Platts Global Energy Awards
- Mark Montemurro - TEC 305 - Director, President & CEO of Alter NRG Corp.
Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Women's Executive Network
- Lesley Conway - TEC 305 - President, Hopewell Residential Communities
#1 Best Other Consumer Services, 2010 Best Companies to Work For in BC
- Bob Meggy - TEC 236 - President & CEO, The Great Little Box Co.
- James Palmer - KEY 534 - Vice President, The Great Little Box Co.
#1 Best Manufacturing, Construction and Distribution Business & #2 Best Small Business, 2010 Best Companies to Work For in BC
- Kari Yuers - TEC 233 - President, Kryton International Inc.
- Kevin Yuers - KEY 536 - Vice President, Kryton International Inc.
#2 Best Manufacturing, Construction and Distribution Business, 2010 Best Companies to Work For in BC
- Charles Chang - TRT 630 - President, Sequel Naturals Ltd.
- Phil LeBeau - KEY 535 - National Sales Manager, Sequel Naturals Ltd.
- Anthony Rosenfeld - KEY 534 - Marketing Manager, Sequel Naturals Ltd.
#3 Best Manufacturing, Construction and Distribution Business, 2010 Best Companies to Work For in BC
- James Hargrove - TEC 235 - President, Analytic Systems
November 2010
Greater Toronto's Employers 2011
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EllisDon Corp.
Mark Fazio, Vice President & General Manager - TEC 289
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Western Financial Insurance
Randy Valpy, President and CEO - TEC 274
Aga Khan Award for Architecture, The Aga Khan Development Network
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Ajon Moriyama - TEC 214 - President, Moriyama & Teshima Architects
Diamond Award, Notifier Distributors Conference
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Mike Tonolli - TEC 336 - President, Acme Fire and Safety Co. Ltd.
Canadian Agency of the Year, P&G Canadian Marketing Awards
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Molly Spinak - TEC 361 - President and CEO, Quadrant Marketing Ltd.
Canada's Best 50 Employers, Maclean's Magazine
- Mark Fazio - TEC 289 - Vice President and General Manager, EllisDon Corp
- Don Akre - TRT 647 - Manager of Special Projects, PCL Construction Management
- Kris Hildebrand - TEC 247 - District Manager, PCL Construction Management
Canada's Best 50 Employers, Maclean's Magazine Small- and Medium-sized Employers
- David Kinley - TEC 216 - President, Concept Electric
- Paul Loucks - TEC 262 - President and CEO, Halogen Software
- Donna Ronayne - KEY 562 - Vice President Marketing and Business Development, Halogen Software
- Marc Brûlé - KEY 528 - Vice President Client Services, Halogen Software
- Paul Seed - TEC 356 - President, Startech.com
- Ken Kalopsis - TEC 328 - Founder/Vice-Chair, Startech.com
- Deborah Ward - KEY 528 - Executive Director, Startech.com
Manitoba Business Awards 2010, Long Term Achievement Business – Winnipeg
- John Roy - TEC 270 - President, MacMor Industries Ltd
Oilweek's Supplier of the Year
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Murray Cobbe - TEC 200 - Executive Chairman, Trican Well Service
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Sean Halliday - TEC 303 - President, NeoStream Technologies Inc
October 2010
Ernst & Young Ontario Young Entrepreneur of the Year
PROFIT W100 – Top Female Entrepreneurs of the Year
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Ruth Douglas – TEC 220 - President & CEO, News Canada Inc
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Dunya Marijan-Winterson – TEC 356 - President & CEO, Williams Marijan Associates Inc.
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Jill White – TEC 252 - President, Waterplay Solutions Corp.
- Monica Rok - TEC 359 - President & CEO, Advanced Knowledge Networks Inc.
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TEC Speaker Sabine Schleese - Owner and Managing Director, Schleese Saddlery Service Ltd.
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Alumni Teresa Spinelli – TEC 242 – President, Italian Centre Shop Ltd.
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Alumni Janis Grantham – TEC 262 - President & COO, Eagle Professional Resources Inc.
- Jim Gilbert - TEC 390 - President, Wheels and Deals
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Excellence Awards, Small Business of the Year
Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, Top 10 Technology Leadership and Innovation
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Alex Berlin – TEC 289 – President & CEO, AFORE Solutions Inc.
Ernst & Young Prairies Business-to-Business Products and Services Entrepreneur of the Year
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John MacInnes – Alumni member of TEC 303 - President & CEO, Print Audit.
Aluminum Extruders Council, 2010 Distinguished Service Award
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Robert Peacock – TEC 321 – President, Almag Aluminum Inc.
September 2010
Ernst & Young Pacific Cleantech Entrepreneur of the Year
Canadian Home Builders Association – Induction into the Alberta Hall of Fame
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Allan Klassen – TEC 216 - President & Managing Partner, Albi Homes Ltd.
2010 Crystal Achievement Award, Most Innovative Plant
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Rob Miller – TEC 390 – President, Atlantic Windows.
July 2010
2010 BC Technology Impact Awards, Company of the Year
June 2010
Business Vancouver Island 2010 Business Excellence Awards, Business of the Year
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W. Trevor Sawkins – TEC 250 - CEO, ColdStar Freight Systems.
2010 Defi Meilleurs Employeurs Awards, Best Employer in Quebec
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Marcel Dallaire – TEC 285 – President, L-Ipse Services Conseil Inc.
PROFIT 100 Canada's Fastest Growing Companies
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Bob Crane – TEC 321 – President, N2 Ingredients Inc.
Canada's Top Employers for Young People
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Douglas Clark – TEC 334 – Managing Director, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
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Douglas Tronsgard – TEC 334 – CEO, Next Level Games Inc.
April 2010
PROFIT 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada
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Giovanni Marcelli – TEC 214 – CEO & Co-owner, Accubid Systems.
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Cameron Hay – TEC 321 – President & CEO, Unitron Hearing Ltd.
March 2010
Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year, Established Enterprise Award
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Dominic Girotti
President, Hy-Grade Precast Concrete
TEC 223
