CCCA 2024 Annual Gala Concludes Successfully
The Canada-China Architects Association's 2024 Annual Gala, held on the evening of April 19 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, concluded successfully.
The event, themed "Soaring Dreams, Forging the Future," featured eight awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations within the construction industry. Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Mr. Li Shaolin, was invited to the gala dinner to be appointed Honorary President.
The event received support and congratulatory messages from all three levels of government in Canada and the consuls of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto. More than 600 guests attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere with many highlights.
This year's grand event is the association's eighth annual celebration, sponsored by Permacon, the manufacturer of concrete products.
CCCA 2024 Annual Gala Concludes Successfully
The banquet began with the entrance of the 2024 board members of the Canada-China Architectural Association, accompanied by the playing of the national anthems of Canada and China. Raymond Wan, the founding president of Eastway Architectural Firm, then delivered a welcome speech to the audience.
President Wen stated that, looking back at the development of the Chinese construction industry in Canada, the remarkable progress achieved is the result of countless hardworking hands. 2024 is a year of both opportunities and challenges. The association looks forward to attracting more like-minded peer companies and outstanding professionals to join us in promoting the development concept of "resource sharing and win-win cooperation" in the Chinese construction industry, and working together to make the Chinese construction industry in Canada bigger and stronger.
Eight awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the architecture industry. Group photo with award presenters.
From left: Founding President Raymond Wan, Executive President David Yang, former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and Secretary General Alex Huang walk the red carpet for the opening ceremony.
Founding President Raymond Wan
Executive Chairman David Yang.
Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Lee Shao-lin
The Canadian national anthem was played.
Play the Chinese national anthem
Next, David Yang, the association's executive president, delivered a speech. David Yang is a Canadian engineer, young entrepreneur, and social activist. His company, Markham Metals & Batteries, is a leading environmental and metal recycling company in Canada. In his speech, David stated that the Canada-China Construction Association will continue to uphold its service-oriented mission, build a platform for innovative development in the construction industry, actively conduct forward-looking theoretical seminars and project workshops, and hold various training courses to enhance the brand competitiveness of the association and its members, seizing opportunities for joint development.
Founding President Raymond Wan delivered a speech.
Speech by Executive Chairman David Yang
Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, John Lee, received the Honorary President plaque and delivered a speech.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti delivered a speech and, together with Markham District Councillor Ho Hu-ching (left 1), City Councillors Lee Sze-wan (right 2), and Lau Siu-lun, presented congratulatory plaques.
Representatives of government officials took the stage to deliver speeches and present congratulatory letters. Second from left is Wendy Shum, representative of International Trade Minister Mary Ng; first from right is Vaughan City Councillor Mario Racco.
After the speeches, the two presidents invited Mr. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Mr. Li Shaolin, to the stage to speak and presented him with a letter of appointment as Honorary President of the Canada-China Architectural Association.
The highlight of this grand event was the industry awards ceremony, where the association prepared eight awards, including Construction Industry Legacy, Community Leadership, Best Improved Award, Best Designer Award, Business of the Year Award, Best Project of the Year, Rising Star (Designer), and Rising Star (Corporate), to recognize outstanding individuals and groups in the industry.
The association also invited representatives from RBC Commercial Services, Diversified Asian Markets, Pandora Porcelain and Quartz, TD Commercial, KCL Group, WND, D&H Engineering, Markham Metals, and RWDI to present awards to the winners!
Representatives from the title sponsor, Permacon concrete product manufacturer, delivered speeches and posed for photos.
Group photo of the winners and award presenters
Various sponsors received plaques of appreciation.
Video messages of congratulations were sent from all three levels of Canadian government, including Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor Michael Chan. Ms. Wendy Shum attended on behalf of Minister of International Trade Mary Ng. Richmond Hill Councillor Li Hui Liao, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Markham York Region Councillor Hu Jing, Markham Councillors Zhao Lin Liu and Si Yun Li, and Vaughan Councillor Mario Racco all attended the dinner and delivered speeches. The dinner was well-attended, and Consuls Sheng Jiang and Jie Luo from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto were also present.
In addition to awards and industry networking, the event featured a lucky draw for 19 major construction industry prizes, including exquisite gifts from Sany Heavy Industry and Oppein Kitchen Cabinets. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti personally drew each lucky prize, energizing the audience. The event also included a spectacular medley of exotic dances and a powerful performance by the Hurricane Band. Everyone joined in wishing the Canada-China Construction Association a bright future and a promising future!
Awards Ceremony Hosts: Yang Xiaodao, Ma Yalun
Amazing hot dance performance
Hsieh Feng (Daniel) sings while playing guitar.
The award presenters and winners are as follows:
(1) Best Project of the Year
Awards: Lydia Lin-Vice President of RBC Commercial Services, Diversified Asian Markets
Award: Hygate Retirement Residence
(2) Community Leadership.
Award presented by: Pandora porcelain and quartz
Awarded by: CIK Telecom Inc
(3) Best Improved Award
Award: Emily Zhang-Relationship Manager at TD Commercial
Awarded to: Z Square Group Inc.
(4) Best Designer of the Year
Award presented by: KCL Group
Award Winner: Jeff Leung (JET Design Architect Inc.)
(5) Rising Star (Corporate)
Award presented by: WND
Award Winner: Titan Stone Fabrication Ltd
(6) Rising Star (Designer)
Award presented to: D&H Engineering
Award Winner: Eugenia Yu (Qin Visual Arts Studio)
(7) Business of the year:
Award Presenter: Brandon Lim, CEO of Markham Metals
Award Winner: Gemterra Developments Corporation
(8)Construction Industry Legacy
Award presented by: RWDI
Award Winner: Larry Law (Living Water Resorts)
Exhibitors at the Canada-China Construction Industry Exchange
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Highlights of the Canada-China Architecture Association's Annual Gala
(Reported and photographed by Lin Fengyun, QingSong Media)