Frank Ladner Award
With the Frank Ladner Award the CRCA recognizes an individual for his or her technical contribution to the roofing industry. The award was established in honour of CRCA’s 1st Technical Director, Frank Ladner, for his technical contribution to the Canadian roofing industry.
Eligibility
Nominees will have demonstrated the quality of providing outstanding technical knowledge to the roofing industry.
Nominations
Please submit nominations by December 31 of each year.
Download the Frank Ladner Award nomination package.
The Award
Successful nominees will have their name added to the plaque that hangs in CRCA Ottawa headquarters and will be honoured and receive a plaque at the associations annual general meeting.
Past Recipients
These past recipients of the Frank Ladner Award are recognized on a plaque that hangs in the CRCA Ottawa headquarters.
2022
Mr. Gary Hamilton
New Brunswick Roofing Contractors Association (Retired)
St-John NB
2021
Mr. Howard Schlamb
Chilliwack Roofing Ltd.
Chilliwack BC
2020
Mr. D. Miller (David)
IKO Industries (Retired)
Burlington ON
2016
Dr. Sudhakar Molleti (Suda)
Research Officer
NRC Construction Portfolio
National Research Council Canada
Ottawa ON
2013
Mr. J. Watson (Jim)
Victoria BC
2012
Dr. B. Baskaran (Bas)
National Research Council Canada
Ottawa ON
2011
Mr. R. Lachapelle (Roger)
Les Industries Pard Inc.
Rouyn Noranda QC
2009
Mr. R. Booth (Robert)
Deceased
2008
Mr. J. Plumridge (Jim)
Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd.
Prince George BC
2007
Mr. K. Wilson (Keith)
Orillia ON
2002
Mr. B. Naylor (Bill)
Regina SK
2000
Mr. P. Kalinger (Peter)
CRCA
Ottawa ON
Mr. L. Humble (Larry)
Deceased
1997
Dr. R. Paroli (Ralph)
National Research Council
Ottawa ON
1996
Mr. E. Gallos (Ed)
Master Roofers Ltd.
Winnipeg MB
1995
Mr. R.G. Turenne (Bob)
Nepean ON
1994
Mr. J.M. Minialoff (Joseph)
Toronto ON
1993
Mr. E.C. Thomas (Barney)
Deceased
1992
Mr. M.C. Baker (Maxwell)
Richmond BC
1991
Mr. H.E. Saint-Amour (Henri)
Deceased