Nominations now open for CANS 2025 Honourary Life Member
Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and the attainment of its goals and visions.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Please submit your nomination forms to Kathy Derksen.
For more information and to download the nomination form, click here.
Past Honourary Life Members
Want to learn more about CANS past Honourary Life Members?
Larry Gibson was CANS 2024 Honourary Life Member. Click here to read about Larry’s career, as well as his commitment to the community and to the construction industry.
To view a full list of past Honourary Life Members, click here.
New CANS Awards Now Available – More Ways to Recognize Excellence
In addition to our long-standing awards program, CANS is excited to introduce five new awards that reflect the evolving priorities of Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
CANS is proud to introduce five new awards, including:
- Community Leader Award
- Leader in Safety Award
- Trailblazer Award: Women in Construction
- Excellence in Innovation Award
- Champion in Education & Training Award
These awards are open to all CANS member firms and their employees.
Nomination deadline: August 13
Award presentation: October 7 at CANS’ 163rd AGM
Help us celebrate the full scope of talent, dedication, and progress happening across the sector. To learn more and start your application today, click here.