People Awards
AWCA recognizes individuals whose exemplary contributions have significantly advanced the wall and ceiling industry in Alberta. These awards are presented and celebrated to deserving individuals at an annual awards ceremony in December.
They are called “People Awards” as the awards themselves are named after AWCA members whose impact on the association has been immediate and long serving.
The awards may be presented to individuals outside of the AWCA membership when their contributions have been extraordinary and exceeded the criteria and had a lasting positive impact on the industry.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year with an announced final call to Members for nominations in the beginning of September and the awards are presented at an AWCA Awards cocktail party in December.
2025 Nominations
Entry Deadline: October 15
The projects will be judged on design, job site innovation and/or conditions, quality of workmanship, use of materials and overall effect.
2025 People Award Winners
Elwood Hillman – Mentorship
For outstanding achievement mentoring people
in the wall & ceiling industry in Alberta
Wendell Wiebe
Kerr Interiors
Apprentice of the Year
For exceptional work as an LISM apprentice.
Khloe Ewert
Ideal Contract Services
Education
For leadership in the development of
LISM training, Level 1 exam challenge.
Brad Rogers
Panorama Building Systems
John Jager – Lifetime Achievement
For outstanding achievement advancing the
Alberta wall & ceiling industry.
Rick Baumstark
CGC
