Nominations for the AIA Canada 2025 Young Leader of the Year Award are open until January 1, 2025.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to recognize exceptional talent and commitment to the industry.

This award honours an individual under 45 years of age who: 

• Exemplifies leadership and dedication 
• Shows strong support for industry growth 
• Contributes through volunteer efforts and notable personal and professional achievements 

The applications are put forth to a voting panel that consists of AIA Canada Board Members, AIA Canada Division Chairs, and the YPA Committee. A final decision concerning the 2025 Young Leader of the Year Award will be rendered no later than end of  January 2025.

The winning recipient and the nominator will be notified by the YPA Committee Chair by phone or email. Candidates that are not selected will be put forward for consideration for the following year.

Past honourees include:

• 2024 Patrick Verriet, MANN + HUMMEL 
• 2023 Brad Cochrane, NAPA Canada
• 2022 Graham Jeffery, Canadian Tire Corporation
• 2021 Kathryn Jones, Dorman Products
• 2020 Derek Suen, Dorman Products
• 2019 Paul Prochilo, Simplicity Car Care
• 2018 Shannon Spano, Wakefield Canada Inc.
• 2017 Jason Best, Spectra Premium Industries
• 2016 Keith Gordon, Delphi Products & Service Solutions
• 2015 Michael Macaluso, CARSTAR Automotive
• 2014 Miguel Angers, Uni-Select
• 2013 Brad Morris, Grote Industries
• 2012 Linda Donnini, Uni-Select
• 2011 Jeff VandeSande, Bestbuy Distributors
• 2010 Eric Boutin, CARQUEST Canada
• 2009 Zara Wishloff, Warehouse Services Inc.
• 2008 David Vaughan, Eastern Automotive Warehousing

Do you have someone in mind for this award?

Submit a nomination detailing how your nominee meets the criteria HERE