This past week was definitely an emotional one as we received several regional and provincial awards. We are incredibly proud of these accomplishments and would like to thank our 475 employees for their hard work and commitment in achieving these awards. Our success is a direct result of their commitment to raising their game in a fun work environment.
Gala des Prix Lumières - Association de vitrerie et de fenestration du Québec (AVFQ)
During the Prix Lumières Gala, held on Thursday, April 27th at the Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix, Lepage Millwork was awarded three (3) very special distinctions that attest to exceptional teamwork.
The festivities kicked off with a first award in the Workforce category recognizing our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization, providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development, and fostering a positive corporate culture that values collaboration and teamwork.
Our international recruitment campaign, with the welcoming and integration of our first group of 35 workers from Mauritius into our production teams, was recognized within our industry. This project included, among other things, obtaining the necessary government approvals, acquiring buildings for accommodation, cultural and professional training, and creating partnerships with local resources and organizations.
The evening continued with the award in the category of Succession with the successful transition of Mr. Guy Bonneville to his two sons, François-Xavier and Marc-Antoine. It was a very emotional recognition for all three of them who had to overcome many challenges. Any business transfer is not a simple task and even less so when there is a strong family link. Emotions can quickly interfere and cloud family and business relationships. Communication, teamwork and a strong desire to succeed were key factors in the success of the handover process to the next generation.
The highlight of the ceremony was undoubtedly the selection of Mr. Guy Bonneville for the Armand-Patenaude Award, given annually to honor a person who has marked and contributed to the growth of the door and window industry in Quebec. Mr. Bonneville, who has led Lepage Millwork since its acquisition in 2002, has dedicated his life to the growth of the window and door industry and has enabled the company to experience tremendous growth. His journey has been marked by challenges, hard work, passion and pride. In addition to his business successes, Mr. Bonneville is a philanthropist who takes great pride in being able to contribute to regional development and the growth of his community.
Gala des Prestiges - Rivière-du-Loup Chamber of Commerce
During the 47th edition of the Gala des Prestiges, which took place on Thursday, May 4 at the Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup, Lepage Millwork won the honors in the Human Resources category thanks to its innovative actions in recruiting, both locally and internationally, as well as its efforts to ensure the well-being of its teams on a daily basis. Ms. Mélanie Binette, HR Director, came on stage to welcome this recognition with great pride.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the organizations that presented us with these awards. The recognition of our accomplishments is truly an honor, and we will continue to work hard to maintain the high standards of excellence that these awards represent.
Going forward, we remain committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, supportive and empowering for all our employees. At the same time, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of Lepage Millwork by working together with all our teams.
We look forward to building on our successes and reaching even greater heights in the future!