Events

One of the biggest advantages of being a Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) member is making connections with other people in the construction industry. We host events throughout the year that bring people together to celebrate industry excellence, network, and engage with the wider community.

Martha George's Retirement Party

One of the largest gatherings we hosted in 2022 was a retirement party for past president Martha George. Martha was at the helm of the GVCA for 16 years, growing it into an association that is highly regarded across the province and the country. She officially retired on October 31, 2022. Under her leadership, GVCA won numerous local, provincial and national awards, and she personally received many awards for her contributions to the ICI industry and her community overall. On November 10, 2022 GVCA's Board of Directors hosted a celebration at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge to pay tribute to Martha, and to wish her well in the next stage of her life. While she may have "retired", we're guessing we haven't seen the last of her yet. More than 250 people attended the gathering, travelling from across Ontario and even outside of the province. Talk about "making connections"!  It is a true testament to her work, the respect others have for her, and the friendships she's made along her GVCA journey. Here are just some of the photos taken at her party - unfortunately we couldn't include them all - but we're sure you'll enjoy this sampling:

Our regular events

Each year the GVCA and our special groups, Women in Construction (WinC) and Leaders in Construction (LinC), host dinners, luncheons, and golf tournaments to provide our members with networking opportunities.

One of our largest events is the Building Excellence Awards which is held every two years. This gala is a celebration of excellence in construction by members of the GVCA.

Another gala is our Annual General Meeting which includes Heritage Tributes to members who have been in business 25 years or more and who have not previously been recognized, and the announcement of our new Hall of Fame Inductee.

We also host a biennial BOLD Awards for Leaders in Construction, in recognition of construction professionals aged 40 and under, who exhibit outstanding leadership, social responsibility and other qualities in their work.

Check our Online Calendar regularly so that you don't miss any of them.

Sponsor an event

One way you can support the GVCA is by sponsoring an event. We have many sponsorship opportunities available that provide you with a great way to advertise your business or service to leading professionals in the construction industry.