The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) has recognized outstanding individuals and businesses for their dedication and commitment to excellence in the tire and rubber industry including end-of-life (ELT) tire management and other businesses focused on sustainability. The Awards Ceremony took place following the Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2023, at the Alt Hotel Toronto Airport in Mississauga.

The 2023 Industry Leadership Awards recognized leadership in the following categories: Leader of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Sustainability, and Young Leader.

“The Canadian tire and rubber industries as well as ELT management businesses are filled with talent, experience, and history, and our 2023 winners prove it. We are pleased to celebrate nine individuals and companies who have demonstrated leadership and excellence, and whose contribution to the tire and rubber industry in the areas of business, innovation, and sustainability had been simply outstanding,” said Carol Hochu, President and CEO of TRAC.

The Leader of the Year award recipient is Dr. Barry Takallou, President & CEO of CRM.

TRAC is proud to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Doran Moore (Firestone/TRAC), Adrian Courtenay (Bridgestone), and Manuel Estragadinho (Pliteq) in recognition of their outstanding achievements and enduring legacies to the Canadian tire and rubber industry and to the community at large.

In the area of Sustainability, TRAC honours Stevyn Arnt of Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan (TSS) and Halifax C&D Recycling Ltd. for their environmental, economic, and social contributions.

The Young Leader award recognizes inspirational and dedicated young leaders who demonstrate industry leadership in management, innovation, technology and/or sustainability within their organization or community. This year, TRAC recognizes Ankita Saikia (Tyromer), David Pulla (Dynamic Tires), and Josh Havin (Pliteq).

Find out more about Industry Leadership Awards 2023 Winners from TRAC’s original article.