Results & Recognition: Recent Wins, Awards, and Breakthroughs Across the TEC Community

From industry-defining advancements to prestigious recognitions, TEC Canada members and Chairs continue to raise the bar. Whether leading transformative initiatives, earning top accolades, or shaping the future of their industries, these stories showcase the impact of bold leadership and forward-thinking innovation.

Explore the latest successes and be inspired by the dedication, resilience, and vision driving our TEC community forward.

Leon Botham Receives APEGS Award

Saskatoon TEC member, Leon Botham, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.)—President, NewFields Canada—has been honoured with APEGS’ 2025 Brian Eckel Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contributions to engineering and community service.

NewFields Canada, an independently operated consulting firm serving the mining and energy sectors with engineering, design, and construction services, also announced national expansion with a new Toronto office.

Daniel Grima Receives Industry Recognition

Toronto-based TEC member Daniel Grima—TWEG Head Office, Managing Partner—and The West Egg Group have earned two national honours: Great Place to Work–Certified and a spot on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies list—highlighting a people-first culture and sustained growth. Congratulations to Daniel and the West Egg team.

The West Egg Group: A Toronto-based workforce management firm providing on-demand and ongoing staffing and operations solutions—spanning security, concierge, valet, and event staffing.

SABEX Awards Recognize Standout Businesses in Saskatoon

The SABEX Awards are Saskatoon’s premier business awards program, presented by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, recognizing organizations that exemplify performance, innovation, and community impact.

Congratulations to Doepker Industries Ltd., winner of this year’s SABEX Family Business of the Year—an honour celebrating multi-generational companies whose values-driven leadership fuels economic growth and community impact. Special mention to Evan Doepker (President & CEO, TEC member), Bill Schuler (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer), Brad Nienaber (VP, Finance, TEC member), and Gary Niekamp (Senior VP, TEC member).

Doepker Industries Ltd. is a Saskatchewan-based manufacturer of highway semi-trailers serving agriculture, energy, forestry, and construction across Canada.

Evan Doepker

Bill Schuler

Brad Nienaber

Gary Niekamp

Congratulations to STC Industrial Group, led by Shaun Howdle (President & CEO, TEC member) with Dailen DeForrest (Operations Manager), named as a finalist for the SABEX Community Investment Award. Best of luck at the October 29 ceremony.

STC Industrial Group is a majority Indigenous-owned industrial firm providing custom power/control solutions and contracting services for mining, utilities, and other industrial projects.