Every year, TEC Canada celebrates the dedication and remarkable achievements of our Chairs. These leaders guide TEC Canada members on a transformative journey towards achieving tangible results and fostering personal growth. Through their consistent commitment and passion, they have gone above and beyond for their members, profoundly impacting their lives. Without further ado, here are the recipients of the TEC Canada 2023 Awards!

TEC Canada
2023 Chair Awards

Every year, TEC Canada celebrates the dedication and remarkable achievements of our Chairs. These leaders have guided numerous companies on a transformative journey toward achieving tangible results and fostering personal growth. Through their consistent commitment and passion, they have gone above and beyond for TEC Canada members in their respective groups, profoundly impacting their lives. Without further ado, here are the recipients of the TEC Canada 2023 Awards!

Robert Nourse Award

Andrew Reif
Edmonton, AB

Each year, TEC Canada acknowledges a distinguished TEC Chair for their exceptional contributions to their groups, fellow Chairs, and the TEC community with the Robert Nourse Award. Named after the man who initially established “The Executive Committee” in 1957, which is now known as Vistage in the U.S. and internationally, the Robert Nourse Award is the most prestigious award a Chair can receive. This award celebrates individuals who not only embody TEC’s core values, but also see the transformation of the lives of CEOs, KEY Executives, business owners, and emerging leaders as an intrinsic reward, reflecting the true character of the individual.

TEC Canada is proud to honour Andrew Reif with this year’s Robert Nourse Award. Andrew guides his members on a journey, elevating their companies towards their goals and visions. He consistently fosters the development of self-assessment abilities among members by exposing them to a diverse range of experiences that challenge them on various levels. Upon learning of the award, Andrew said “It’s not me who deserves this reward; it’s my entire group.” This statement reflects the essence of what this award represents.

As a TEC Chair, Andrew continues to have a profound influence on business leaders and the economy. We express our gratitude for his commitment to enriching the lives of chief executives and business leaders.

Robert Nourse Award Andrew Reif Edmonton, AB
TEC Canada is proud to honour Andrew Reif with this year’s Robert Nourse Award.

Left to right: Dr. W. Lynn Tanner, Founder & Executive Chairman of TEC Canada; Peter Buchanan, National Director of Chair Development; Carlos Fox and Tim Redpath, TEC Canada Master Chairs in Ottawa, ON; Andrew Reif, TEC Chair and 2023 Robert Nourse Award recipient; André Turcotte, TEC Canada Master Chair in Quebec, QC; Chuck Homer, TEC Chair in Toronto, ON; Joe Gillivan, TEC Chair in Halifax, NS; and Todd Millar, TEC Canada President & CEO.

DELTA Coach of the Year

Shaune Eldred
Kelowna, BC

The DELTA Coach of the Year award celebrates a TEC Chair who generously invests their time in mentoring, coaching, and sharing their experiences to foster the success of their peers. Recipients of this award go the extra mile in helping new Chairs to launch by ensuring that they have the resources and support to make a meaningful impact on the lives of their members.

This year, TEC Canada is proud to present Shaune Eldred with the DELTA Coach of the Year Award!

TEC Rookie of the Year

Helen Krapf-Jones
Toronto, ON

This award goes to an enthusiastic and ambitious new TEC Chair who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and success in establishing at least one executive peer advisory group. Their accomplishments reflect the genuine passion and commitment they bring to their role as TEC Chair, positively impacting their practice and the TEC Canada members in their group.

TEC Canada is proud to present Helen Krapf-Jones with this year’s TEC Rookie of the Year Award!

TEC CANADA IS PROUD TO HONOUR Helen Krapf-Jones WITH THIS YEAR’S ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Left: Jody Milhousen, DIRECTOR OF PARTNER EXPERIENCE & ADMINISTRATION Right: Helen Krapf-Jones, TEC Chair in Toronto, ON and recipient of the 2023 TEC Canada Rookie of The Year Award

TEC Red Shoe Award

Larry Hiles
Regina, SK

Established in 2011, the Red Shoe Award serves as a way to recognize and celebrate the dedication and passion of a TEC Chair who exceeds expectations in enhancing the experiences of their members, fellow chairs, and the TEC Community. The recipient is a Chair who ventures beyond traditional boundaries, exemplifying innovation, and creativity, and isn’t afraid of pushing the boundaries while upholding the TEC brand.

TEC Canada proudly presents Larry Hiles with this year’s Red Shoe Award.

TEC Canada is proud to present Larry Hiles with this year’s Red Shoe Award.
TEC Canada is proud to present Larry Hiles with this year’s Red Shoe Award.

TEC Canada Hall of Fame Award 

David Rubin
Vaughan, ON

The TEC Canada Chair Hall of Fame Award, established in 2021, stands as a tribute to Chairs who have made a profound impact on TEC Canada, leaving an enduring mark on both the organization and their Chair community. The distinguished title of Chair Emeritus is bestowed upon exceptional Chairs whose unwavering commitment and contributions epitomize the core values and vision of TEC throughout their tenure.

We are thrilled to announce the distinguished recipient of the 2023 TEC Canada Hall of Fame Award: David Rubin! With an impressive tenure of over a decade, David’s impact on the Toronto Chair community is nothing short of extraordinary. His exceptional leadership as a Chair for multiple groups, coupled with his role as the Best Practice Chair, has set a standard of excellence that truly embodies the spirit of TEC Canada. Join us in celebrating David’s outstanding contributions and commitment to fostering excellence within our community.

Robert Nourse Award

Andrew Reif

Each year, TEC Canada acknowledges a distinguished TEC Chair for their exceptional contributions to their groups, fellow Chairs, and the TEC community with the Robert Nourse Award. Named after the man who initially established “The Executive Committee” in 1957, which is now known as Vistage in the U.S. and internationally, the Robert Nourse award is the most prestigious award a Chair can receive. This award celebrates individuals who not only embody TEC’s core values, but also sees that the transformation of the lives of CEO’s, Key Executives, business owners, and emerging leaders as an intrinsic reward, reflecting the true character of the individual/

TEC Canada is proud to honour Andrew Reif with this year’s Robert Nourse Award. Andrew guides his members on a journey, elevating their companies towards their goals and visions. He consistently fosters the development of self-assessment abilities among members by exposing them to a diverse range of experiences that challenge them on various levels. Upon learning of the award, Andrew said “It’s not me who deserves this reward; it’s my entire group.” This statement reflects the essence of what this award represents.

As a TEC Chair, Andrew continues to have a profound influence on business leaders and the economy. We express our gratitude for his commitment to enriching the lives of chief executives and business leaders.

TEC DELTA Coach of the Year

Shaune Eldred

The DELTA Coach of the Year award celebrates a chair who generously invests their time in mentoring, coaching, and sharing their experiences to foster the success of their peers. Recipients of this award go the extra mile in helping new Chairs to launch by ensuring that they have the resources and support to make a meaningful impact on the lives of their members.

This year, TEC Canada is proud to present Shaune Eldred with the DELTA Coach of the Year Award.

TEC Rookie of the Year

Helen Kraph-Jones

This award goes to an enthusiastic and ambitious new chair who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and success in establishing at least one executive peer advisory group. Their accomplishments reflect the genuine passion and commitment they bring to their role as Chair, positively impacting their practive and their members.

TEC Canada is proud to present Helen Krapf-Jones with this year’s TEC Rookie of the Year Award.

Red Shoe Award

Larry Hiles

Established in 2011, the Red Shoe Award serves as a way to recognize and celebrate the dedication and passion of a TEC Chair who exceeds expectations in enhancing the experiences of their members, fellow chairs, and the TEC Community. The receipient is a Chair who ventures beyond traditional boundaries, exemplifying innovation, creativity, and isn’t afraid of pushing the boundaries while upholding the TEC brand.

TEC Canada is proud to present Larry Hiles with this year’s Red Shoe Award.

The Group Launch Award is awarded to TEC Chairs who launch their groups in 6 months or less from the beginning of the build process.

The Master Chair Award is awarded annually to a TEC Chair who has shown exceptional commitment to their TEC Chair practice.

To receive this award, the recipient must have been a TEC Canada Chair for a minimum of 3 years, and have a minimum of 14 members per TEC CEO or TEC KEY Executive group or 12+ members for a TEC Small Business group, while maintaining exemplary performance standards.

Honouring Canadian Leadership Coaching Excellence

TEC Chairs are some of Canada’s most accomplished and respected business leaders. They’re passionate individuals with impressive resumes. It’s an honour to have such a great roster of coaches to provide to our members.

Are you interested in joining TEC’s growing Chair community? We’re seeking passionate leaders with strong business acumen, experience, and business development interests. Those with an interest in becoming Chairs come to TEC because they want to have an impact on today’s business leaders and the economy. They want to drive innovation, take risks and push limits. TEC Chairs are difference-makers and fulfill their purpose by helping others. If this sounds like you, fill out the short form below and we’ll be in touch.

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