b'TCA BOTB AWARDSOUTSTANDING SAFETY CULTURE AWARDGILLAM GROUPGillams Outstanding Safety Culture Award is the deserving result of the companys holistic and consistent approach to workplace health and safety. As Brad Humenjuk, corporate health and safety manager at Gillam Group, attests, Safety isnt just a policy or procedure for usits a core value embedded in everythingwe do.Gillams safety culture thrives on the companys commitment to leading by example, empowering people and recognizing and reinforcing positive behaviour. These commitments are supported through ongoing training, conversations, safety champions and programs like Gillams Dont Walk By and Rewarding Safe Behaviour. Gillam understands that a big part of thisHumenjuk and the team thank its trade Together, says Humenjuk, theseculture is a commitment to continuouspartners for contributing to Gillams initiatives create a balanced approacheffort, open communication and ahealth and safety mission. They also willingness to learn and adapt. This awardexpressdeepgratitudeforthefirmsthat addresses hazards proactively whileserves as motivation to keep raising theteam members and craft labour for fostering a positive, engaged safetybar, says Humenjuk. It inspires us totheir dedication, commitment and daily culture where safe choices are recognizedcontinue evolving, learning and ensuringcontributions to building and maintaining and valued. that every person goes home safe every day. our strong safety culture.COMMUNITY LEADER AWARDMOHAMMED AL-SALEM | MANAGER, COMMUNITY BENEFITS & RELATIONS, ELLISDON CORPORATIONThe Community Leadercareers in the trades andMohammed says TCAs award Award is bestowed to anopens doors that many reflectsthecollectiveeffortindividual who demonstratesnever thought possible, andof many people, including a commitment to supportingworking with Play Forever,his peers at EllisDon and their community. Andanon-profitthatremoves Play Forever. Im deeply considering the time,financialandtransportationenergy and expertise hebarriers to recreation,grateful to be recognized for has committed to severaleducation and wellness.work that Im so passionate community initiatives,about: creating opportunities Mohammed Al-Salem is aOne of Mohammeds proudestfor youth, breaking down natural choice. achievements was securing abarriers and ensuring that the grant to build a new basketballnext generation has access The award acknowledgescourt in his community,Mohammeds impact asgiving kids a safe andto meaningful careers and the manager of communityaccessible space to play, recreation, he says. This benefits&relationsatEllisDon buildconfidenceandconnect award isnt just for meit Corporation. It also recognizeswith mentors. Its been abelongs to everyone who has his community-buildingfull-circle moment, using mycontributed to these initiatives accomplishments, such asexperience in construction to leading STEP to Construction,improve the neighbourhoodsand the young people who which introduces youth towe serve directly. inspire us every day.20Quarter 12025 BUILDERSDIGEST'