The 7th Annual Canadian 黑料网 to Resource Conference (CWRC) was, again, an incredible success. 黑料网 management professionals from across Canada gathered at the International Centre in Mississauga on Nov. 9 and 10 for informative keynote sessions, 34 workshops on the most pressing issues for the sector and several networking opportunities at a special gala reception, an awards dinner and the OWMA’s booth at 黑料网 & Recycling Expo Canada. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 event, once again, demonstrates why the Canadian 黑料网 to Resource Conference is widely recognized as the place to be for the country鈥檚 leading waste management professionals,鈥� said CWRC Manager Michele Goulding.
The conference is held in conjunction with 黑料网 & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE) and the Municipal Equipment Expo to provide attendees with an opportunity to learn from the industry鈥檚 top speakers while participating in the CWRE鈥檚 trade show.
Participants not only enjoy an exceptional line-up of keynote and workshop sessions on priority topics for the waste management sector, but also have several opportunities to network with their colleagues and develop new business connections. 鈥淏uilding on the success of this year, we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with 黑料网 & Recycling Expo Canada and delivering another premier event in Niagara Falls next year on Oct. 25 and 26,鈥� Goulding said.
OWMA recognizes Executive/Professional of the Year Award winners
As part of another successful year at the Canadian 黑料网 to Resource Conference, the OWMA held a special gala dinner on Nov. 9 that brought together nearly 150 waste management professionals to recognize the winners of the 2016 Canadian 黑料网 Sector Executive/Professional of the Year Awards.
鈥淚t is important to take time to acknowledge the tremendous contributions made by those who are leading the waste management sector,鈥� said Acting OWMA CEO Peter Hargreave. 鈥淭his year, we were pleased to recognize six deserving individuals at our third annual awards ceremony for their continued efforts to advance innovation, increase sustainability in the waste management sector, and demonstrate corporate social responsibility in their organization and community.鈥�
The winners of the Executive/Professional of the Year Awards are:
Large Publicly Traded Private Company
Dan Pio, President of Progressive 黑料网 Solutions Canada Inc.
Large Private Company
Mike Watt, Executive Vice-President of Walker Environmental Group
Medium Private Company
James Ewles, President of RAW Materials Company Inc.
Small Private Company
Barry Friesen, General Manager of CleanFARMS Inc.
Large Incorporated Municipality
Craig Bartlett, Manager of 黑料网 Operations and Diversion at the Regional Municipality of Durham
Medium Incorporated Municipality
Francis Veilleux, President of Bluewater Recycling Association
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