Previous Industry Recognition Award Winners

The Community Relations Award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership in promoting good neighbour relations, community involvement, education, and industry awareness.

• Amrize Canada West Paris & West Paris Extension Pit

  The West Paris and West Paris Extension Pits have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to community relations and operational excellence. Noise mitigation is a top priority, with perimeter berms designed by noise consultants. These berms are enhanced with regularly maintained trees and shrubs to ensure the site blends into the surrounding landscape. Dust control is managed through a dedicated water truck for internal roads and the 2024 installation of a new sprinkler system at the haul truck exit to eliminate material track-out. Community involvement is central to the West Paris team. In 2023, the site’s holiday food and toy drive raised over $20,000 in donations for local groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters, and employees volunteered to sort over 4,500 pounds of food for the Hamilton Food Share. The site also supports local causes through annual donations to the Woodstock Triathlon Club and the Hospital Activity Book for children. Education is equally important, with the pit hosting tours for grade four students and environmental engineering students from the University of Waterloo to showcase sustainable mining and rehabilitation practices.

• CBM Aggregates Osprey Quarry

  Osprey Quarry is committed to being a responsible neighbour through rigorous operational controls and active community engagement. To manage noise, the site uses vegetated berms, tree screens and the surrounding natural forest to shield the community from unwanted sounds and views. Operations are limited to regular hours, and equipment is meticulously maintained to prevent unnecessary noise. The quarry also emphasizes traffic safety, posting clear signage to remind drivers to avoid using engine brakes when approaching the village of Singhampton. Community involvement is central to Osprey Quarry’s values. Since 2021, CBM has been an annual sponsor of the Grey Highlands RAM Rodeo, with all proceeds supporting the construction of the new Markdale Hospital. Public outreach is a key focus, highlighted by a community Open House in September 2025. The site also hosts educational tours for stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), to showcase sustainable mining and progressive rehabilitation efforts. Through these efforts and others, CBM remains dedicated to building strong relationships with the local community.

• Ethier Sand and Gravel Dill Pit

  Ethier Sand and Gravel operates the Dill Pit with a strong commitment to responsible work practices and open communication with the Greater Sudbury community. The site implements rigorous measures to minimize its operational footprint. Dust is controlled with water trucks on access roads and at stockpiles. To manage noise and ensure safety, the pit follows a comprehensive traffic control plan. When blasting is required, neighbours are notified in advance, and all events are monitored to ensure noise and vibration levels remain within MECP guidelines. Beyond operations, Ethier Sand and Gravel supports local initiatives. The company provides material donations to projects such as the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee and Kivi Park. It also provides monetary support to the Pregnancy Care Centre and the Infant Food Bank. Families are invited to engage with the quarry through events like the Big Truck Show. The site also hosts two certified shooting ranges for the Ontario Provincial Police and the Greater Sudbury Police Service, providing a unique benefit to local law enforcement.

• Fisher Wavy Wavy Quarry

  Building on an 85-year legacy of excellence in Greater Sudbury, Fisher Wavy’s Wavy Quarry has shown a commitment to proactive community relations. Located in the city’s West End, the quarry implements measures to ensure operations remain respectful of its neighbours. To mitigate noise, the site maintains a natural tree screen and has constructed an oversized rock berm within the quarry. Furthermore, all blasting is monitored by experts and neighbours receive hand-delivered or emailed notices to maintain open lines of communication with the operations manager. Beyond its operational excellence, Fisher Wavy is a pillar of the community, supporting a wide range of local organizations including Kivi Park, the Sudbury Food Bank and United Way. Their philanthropic reach extends to healthcare and education, with significant contributions to SickKids, Health Sciences North and local post-secondary institutions. The quarry also supports education by hosting student tours for Laurentian University, Cambrian College and Collège Boréal. This commitment solidifies Fisher Wavy’s leadership in community involvement in Northern Ontario.

• Miller Paving Clinton Pit

  Miller Paving’s Clinton Pit remains steadfast in its focus on environmental stewardship and community partnership. To manage noise and dust, the site uses significant natural grade separations, naturalized berms and heavily treed buffers along its boundaries. As a leader in sustainable practices, the pit follows a state-of-the-art phased rehabilitation plan that ensures progressive reforestation occurs alongside extraction. This commitment was further demonstrated at a 2025 employee event, where over 300 trees were planted on-site. Community engagement is seamlessly integrated into the Clinton Pit’s operations through its unique partnership with the Maitland Trail Association. In 2025, Miller facilitated a new trail reroute along the Maitland River, providing public land access and donating over 250 tonnes of screenings for trail development. This partnership culminated in the "Lavis Lookout," a dedicated area featuring a commemorative bench and interpretive signage that educate hikers about aggregate extraction and local restoration efforts. Beyond the trail, employees participate in the annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer tournament, contributing to the millions raised for cancer research.

• Walker Aggregates & Construction Duntroon Quarry

  Walker Aggregates & Construction operates the Duntroon Quarry, upholding a long-standing tradition of excellence and deep respect for its unique natural setting. To ensure the site remains a responsible neighbour, employing rigorous operational controls, including water trucks for dust suppression and regular equipment maintenance to minimize noise. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, the quarry’s final rehabilitation plan includes side-sloping walls with overburden to allow the site to fill with water, creating a future space for recreational and natural activities. Community partnership is a cornerstone of Duntroon Quarry’s operations, as evidenced by its Public Liaison Committee and community newsletters. The quarry proudly supports local causes, recently sponsoring "Hat Night" for the Stayner Siskins and donating food and money to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank. The quarry also invests in the industry's future by apprenticing young workers from local secondary schools in trades such as heavy equipment mechanics and surface mining.