b'BEST OF THE BEST AWARDSCHANCELLORS AWARD OF EXCELLENCEBILL NICHOLS | GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE Brown Colleges Angelo Delpartners. That not only gives Bill has been involved in theZotto School of Constructionthem hands-on experience student bid competition sinceManagement, he continues towith real-world procedures and near its inception, says Craigshare his experience, expertiseprotocols, but also something Lesurf, president of Gillamand industry insights withthey can put on their resume Group Inc. and nominator forstudents taking part in thethat the industry recognizes the award. He has workedmodern bidding simulation. and respects. tirelessly behind the scenes to draw support, make theNichols says hes proud toNichols thanks the events competition more successfulhave watched the student bidsponsors, partners and and support every student thatcompetition gain prominencestudent organizers who have takes part.among construction industrykept the competition alive It is Bill Nichols decades-longemployers, noting, Forthroughout the years and TCA commitment to the SimulatedNichols has championedstudents, this event is asfor its ongoing support. As for Student Bid Competition thatthis important skill-buildingclose as they can get to takingreceiving the award, he adds, earned him TCAs Chancellorsinitiative throughout his career.part in an actual bid with realIt was a big surprise, and Im Award of Excellence.Today, as professor at Georgedocumentation supplied by ourabsolutely honoured.DONALD P. GIFFIN SR. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDRAYMOND BASSETT | TRAVELERS CANADA have the opportunity to standpeople in the industry and beside so many great peoplehaving the chance to work The Donald P. Giffin Sr.and to play a small part in thealongside them to learn and Construction Industrysuccess of the industry, to influence industry practice, Achievement Award issays Bassett. government regulation and bestowed on individualsimprove the perception of or organizations that haveBassett has spent 12 yearsconstruction in the eyes of elevated the constructionon the board of the Canadianpeople in other industries and industry. This year, theConstruction Associationgovernment has been very honour went to Raymond(CCA), serving as its chair inrewarding, he says. Bassett, vice president and2021-2022. Over the years, chief underwriting officer,he has shared his knowledgeWe all take our own path, construction services, withand expertise to illuminateBassett continues, but for Travelers Canada.construction topics andme, its important to listen address key industry issues. well, do the hard work to get Our industry thrives throughthe details right and focus on collaboration and healthyThere are so many decent,doing the right thing in the dialogue, and Im grateful totalented and professionalright way.TRADE CONTRACTOR AWARD MODERN NIAGARA of Companies, Central Ontario Buildingin a follow-up article on the firms Trades, and other partners to design,website that, I was able to experience establish and staff the clinic withinthe absolute joy on peoples faces as EllisDons Mississauga headquarters. Thethey exited the building; entire families clinic administered vaccines to 13,939with their kids 12 and over were getting people between May 14 and 24. vaccinated. They were taking pictures and genuinely happy, and it was amazing to Modern Niagara was a key player inwatch and experience with them.bringing the pop-up clinic to life. Seventy-seven of its team members from TorontoWith praise for the Modern Niagara team Modern Niagara made its mark at TCA incontributed a total of 1,277 volunteerand its successes over the years, CEO 2021 for its work establishing a pop-uphours towards its operation. They includedTony Sottile added, Their leadership on COVID-19 vaccine clinic within the GreaterKerry Thompson, manager of technologysetting up an industry vaccination clinic Toronto Area. In May 2021, the firmprojects (integrated building technology)and opening it up to all companies and collaborated with EllisDon, Flynn Groupat Modern Niagara Toronto, who notedworkers was admirable.BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 1 202219'