INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Employee Of The Year

Sherry Bailor, Knappett Projects Inc.

Sherry Bailor is lead safety coordinator at Knappett and has been there for five years. In the company Sherry participates on the Joint Health and Safety Committee and actively helps form policies from a practicable side of things.

Woman In Construction Of The Year

Keri Ellis, Trades Labour Corp

Keri joined her husband in opening Trades labour Corp in Victoria in 2008 and has been instrumental in the success of the company ever since. In 2020, the couple opened their second business, Blue Anvil Labour Leasing Services.

UNDER 40 OF THE YEAR Diana Demmers, EllisDon

Diana joined EllisDon as a co-op student in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a full-time employee in 2016. She was promoted to project manager in 2021. Over the past eight years, she has played an instrumental role in over $600 million worth of construction projects. She has demonstrated expertise in all project stages, from pre-construction to procurement and handover.

Education Leadership Award

Anna Hargreaves, Vancouver Island University

Anna received her Red Seal Carpenter certification in 2008. For eight years she has worked as a carpentry instructor for trades discovery programs at both VIU and Camosun College. She actively works towards the betterment of the construction industry through inclusive education for underrepresented groups.

Employer Of The Year

Osprey Electric Ltd.

Vica Member Of The Year Award

RC Roofing Ltd. (1 — 20 Employees)

Victoria Drain Services Ltd. (21 — 50 Employees)

Western Grater Contracting Ltd. (51+ Employees)

Safety Awards

Durwest Construction Management Inc.

EllisDon Corporation

Houle Electric Ltd.

IWCD Ltd.

Knappett Projects Inc.

Mazzei Electric Ltd.

Mustang Landscape & Design Ltd.