Sixteen awards were presented as part of AQMAT’s 7th Recognition Award Gala. Some 500 guests were in attendance. A jury made up of five independent judges selected the winners from the 51 nominations chosen by the popular vote of 247 members of the association. Most Innovative New Product was chosen by direct vote during the gala itself that evening.
Hardware Employee Awards
ON THE RISE AWARD recognizing the ascending career of an employee, who has held the position for less than three years and has been given increasing responsibilities.
Prize Sponsor: DURAL, division of Multibond
Recipient: Mélanie Brown, general manager, Réno-Dépôt, Laval (Sainte-Dorothée)
LOYALTY AWARD recognizing the years of service of an employee, who has held the position for at least 10 years and has helped to increase customer loyalty or build team spirit.
Prize Sponsor: RESISTO
Recipient: Daniel Cloutier and Réjean Lindsay, manager in Normandin and merchandiser in Jonquière, RONA Matériaux Luc Doucet, Normandin
MANAGER AWARD recognizing the qualities of an executive successfully working for the satisfaction and productivity of the company’s personnel.
Prize Sponsor: Royal Solutions de bâtiment
Recipient: Claude Morin, Manager, purchases and supplies, Groupe Patrick Morin, Joliette
Vendor Employee Awards
TEAM AWARD recognizing exemplary sales and/or customer service.
Prize Sponsor JRTech Solutions
Recipient: Internal Sales team, Produits de bâtiments Taiga
LOYALTY AWARD recognizing the years of service of an employee, who has held the position for at least 10 years and has helped to increase customer loyalty or build team spirit.
Prize Sponsor Condor Canada-Europe
Recipient: Alain Gaudette, Major Account Reprenstative (hardware sector) Équipement BONI
MANAGER AWARD recognizing the qualities of an executive successfully working for the satisfaction and
productivity of the company’s personnel.
Prize Sponsor Duchesne & Fils
Recipient: Didier Sévigny, Regional Sales Manager, Produits de bâtiment Gentek
Awards Presented to Hardware Stores
SPECIALTY AWARD honouring a niche store that is making an impact.
Prize Sponsor: SELJAX
Retailer Recipient: Roberge et Fils, Home Hardware, La Sarre
COMMUNITY AWARD honouring ecological, social or humanitarian commitment that is recognized and valued by customers, suppliers or the community.
Prize Sponsor: Techniseal
Retailer Recipient: Groupe Yves Gagnon, BMR, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
OUTLOOK AWARD honouring outstanding marketing that sets the company apart from the competition.
Prize Sponsor: SICO
Retailer Recipient: La Shop, BMR, Montréal
EXPANSION AWARD honouring a company that is growing through acquisitions, marketing strategies or export activities.
Prize Sponsor: Produits de bâtiment Taiga
Retailer Recipient: Centre de rénovation Home Hardware Marieville
LEGACY AWARD honouring a family that has been in business for at least two generations where the next generation is actively involved.
Prize Sponsor: MAAX
Family Recipient : RONA Giroux & Giroux, Mansonville
Winners of the Vendor Awards
COMMUNITY AWARD honouring ecological, social or humanitarian commitment that is recognized and valued.
Prize Sponsor: Morency société d’avocats
Retailer Recipient: Soleno
OUTLOOK AWARD honouring outstanding marketing that sets the company apart from the competition.
Prize Sponsor: Produits de construction Derby
Retailer Recipient: Garant
EXPANSION AWARD honouring a company that is growing through acquisitions, marketing strategies or export activities.
Prize Sponsor: BP Canada
Retailer Recipient: Resisto (division of Soprema)
LEGACY AWARD honouring a family that has been in business for at least two generations where the next generation is actively involved.
Prize Sponsor: METRIE
Family Recipient: Goodfellow
INNOVATION AWARD honouring an invention or procedure that adds value for product or service users.
Prize Sponsor: Match MG
Product recipient: CoolDeck de Moistureshield distributed by CanWel
