CANS Awards – Call for Nominations
Nominations for CANS 2026 Awards are open! Help us celebrate the full scope of talent, dedication, and progress happening across the sector. Submit your nominations before Friday, August 14, 2026.
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Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 BFY Long-Term Host Employer Award
The BFY Long-Term Host Award recognizes a Host Employer who has demonstrated sustained, year-over-year commitment to the BFY Program, providing ongoing experiential learning opportunities and contributing to the program’s long-term success.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 BFY Host Employer – Ambassador Award
The BFY Host Employer – Ambassador Award recognizes a Host Employer who has gone above and beyond to welcome, mentor and support BFY students, demonstrating leadership and commitment to workforce development in the skilled trades and construction sector.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Rising Star Award
This award recognizes an emerging professional in the construction industry who is contributing to a strong, innovative, and resilient sector. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate initiative, leadership potential, and a commitment to making construction a better place to work—through their actions, attitudes, and impact on others.
This award honours not only professional success, but the positive influence a nominee has on others. We welcome nominations that highlight practical, hands‑on leadership and authentic stories.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Community Leader Award
This award honours an individual whose selfless contributions, leadership, and active engagement have created meaningful and lasting impact in their community. The Community Leader Award recognizes individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to building stronger, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods across Nova Scotia.
CANS 2026 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament – Congratulations to all winners!
Congratulations to our winners from CANS 2026 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament!
Office Closure // Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The CANS office will close for Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The CANS office will reopen on Thursday, July 2, at 8 a.m.
Day One: CANS 2026 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament
Congratulations to our winners from Day One of CANS 2026 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament! Stay tuned for next week’s winners!
Falkbuilt Halifax: Winner of CANS 2025 Excellence in Innovation award
Falkbuilt Halifax is redefining what innovation looks like in Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
Honoured with the 2025 CANS Excellence in Innovation Award, the company is tackling labour shortages, cost uncertainty and schedule risk through a fully digital, prefabricated construction model.
Amanda Penney: Winner of CANS 2025 Community Leader award
Amanda Penney is leading with purpose— blending inclusion, wellness and courageous leadership.
Named the 2025 CANS Community Leader Award recipient, from Penney’s work advancing people‑centred culture at Lindsay Construction to championing grassroots and province‑wide initiatives, she creates opportunities for individuals and communities across Nova Scotia to thrive.