Celebrating Excellence: The 37th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala Highlights Top Construction Projects

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The 37th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala celebrated outstanding achievements in the construction industry, recognizing exemplary projects and leadership.

VANCOUVER – Last week, over 620 construction professionals gathered for a significant event in the industry: the 37th Annual Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) Awards of Excellence Gala. This prestigious evening revealed the winners of this year’s Gold Awards, celebrating projects that exemplify exceptional execution, collaboration, innovation, and expertise. In addition to the Gold Awards, seven Outstanding Achievement Awards were presented, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership is propelling the industry forward.
Jeannine Martin, president of the VRCA, expressed her pride in the achievements showcased during the gala. "This is what construction excellence looks like," she stated. "Our Gold Award and Outstanding Achievement winners represent an incredible level of skill, problem-solving, collaboration, and commitment. These achievements are being delivered at a time when our industry continues to navigate real pressures around cost, timelines, and workforce, which makes what these teams and individuals have accomplished even more impressive."
This year, the VRCA received a total of 114 nominations across 19 project categories, representing a staggering construction value of over $4.9 billion. From these submissions, Silver Award winners were elevated as finalists for the Gold Awards, which were announced live during the gala event.
The Gold Award winners included EllisDon for their work on the UBC Urgent Primary Care Centre in the General Contractor – Tenant Improvement category for projects up to $10 million. Other finalists included Graham Construction for the Vancouver Transit Centre Skybridge SOGR and PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. for the BCIT SE08 Central Heating Plant.
In the General Contractor – Tenant Improvement category for projects valued between $10 million and $30 million, ETRO Construction was awarded for their work on Din Tai Fung Vancouver, while other nominees included CDC Construction Ltd. for Lily’s Community Health Centre and PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. for the BCH Courtenay Building Upgrade.
For projects exceeding $30 million, Ledcor Construction Limited received the Gold Award for the Royal Centre Redevelopment – Phase 1, with EllisDon and Chandos Construction among the other nominees.
The gala also recognized outstanding contributions in various categories, including workplace health and safety, education, inclusive leadership, innovation, and women in construction. The Outstanding Achievement Awards highlighted individuals and organizations making significant strides in the industry. Jeannine Martin remarked, "Construction keeps evolving because people are willing to challenge what’s possible and ask how we can do things better. Our Outstanding Achievement Award recipients are doing exactly that. They’re opening doors for others, building safer workplaces, finding smarter ways to work, and demonstrating the kind of leadership that moves our entire industry forward."
This year’s Outstanding Achievement Award winners included Shepherd Mountain for Construction Workplace Health & Safety Innovation and Lindsay Langill from Pacific Pile Marine for Education Leadership. The awards also recognized Krista Chisholm from Smith Brothers & Wilson as the Outstanding Woman in Construction.
The gala served not only as a celebration of achievements but also as a platform to highlight the ongoing evolution and challenges within the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of leadership and innovation in navigating the current environment.

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