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INDUSTRY NEWS

Shop (Sexton Group), Calgary, Alta. Tyler
Palko and Brad Palko, Owners; Mitch Wile,
President. Award sponsored by Trex.
• Best Large Surface Retailer – RONA+
Whitby, Whitby, Ont. Paul Santos, Store
Manager. Award sponsored by JRTech
Solutions.
• Retail Spirit Award – Hodgins Building
Centre (Castle), Wingham, Ont. Brock
Hodgins and Jordan Hodgins, Owners; Nik
Glazounov, Manager. Award sponsored by
Johns Manville.
• Best Young Retailer – Barry Eidt, Arthur Ace
Hardware, Arthur, Ont. Barry Eidt, Co-Owner.
Award sponsored by ACCEO Solutions.
• Marc Robichaud Community Leader –
Nowco Home Hardware, Lacombe, Alta.
Tyler and Deanna Nowochin, Owners; Tami home hardware announcements Hardware Building Centre, Paris Home
Schneider, Manager. Award sponsored by Building Centre, and Waterford Home
BMF. Building Centre.
Jesse Buchan has been a dedicated Dealer-
Owner since 2018. Jesse and his team have an
The winners were carefully chosen from unwavering commitment to provide genuine
a field of high-quality nominees submitted warmth and friendliness into their service
from every part of Canada. The winners stood each day.
out within this elite group thanks to their “This honour is shared with the staff
ability to exceed in the areas of good business at each of my stores. I am truly fortunate
practices, customer relations, innovation, and Home Hardware Announces the Winners of to have a rock star team that services our
niche marketing. the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards communities and customers day in and day
The Proud of My Home Achievement
“While much of the chaos that marked Awards are a longstanding tradition at Home out with a smile,” said Jesse. His stores take
the worst years of the pandemic are behind Hardware, and we’re thrilled to share and great pride in being the best they can be,
us, retailers face new and bigger challenges celebrate the winners from coast-to-coast! continually training their staff with product
than ever before,” said David Chestnut, The award for Best Home Hardware knowledge seminars to confidently assist
Vice President and Publisher of Hardlines Building Centre goes to Young’s Home customers in any situation.
Inc. “These winning dealers represent the Hardware Building Centre (Mount Forest, ON). The award for Best Home Building Centre
innovation and passion for their businesses, Dealer-Owners Marty and Joanne Young goes to Home Building Centre – Lindsay!
and commitment to customers, that makes began their journey with Home in 1995. In Dealer-Owners Harry Morrison and Steve
them truly outstanding.” August of 2004, after 9 years of successfully Gynane have been with Home since 1991,
managing Collingwood Home Hardware with Frank Geerlinks joining in 2013. “As
About the Outstanding Retailer Awards Building Centre, Marty and Joanne took a Home Dealers, it’s rewarding to be given
Launched in 1992, the Hardlines leap of faith and purchased their own store in the opportunity to engage with and serve
Outstanding Retailer Awards are the retail Mount Forest. In January of 2005, a new store so many members of our community, day in
home improvement industry’s only national was built on the same site and reopened as and day out,” said Geerlinks. “We are deeply
awards program dedicated to celebrating the Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre. This honoured to be a part of such a supportive
community.”
achievements of hardware and building supply was a huge project that saw the retail square Their commitment to being an active
dealers across all banners in Canada. In its 32- footage increase from 1,800 to 15,000 square pillar in the community - through investment,
year history, the program has honoured more feet. In 2016 another 11,000 square foot opportunity, donations, and support -
than 170 retailers. addition was added! embodies the Home culture. Their success
Marty and Joanne find immense
enjoyment in the relationships built within can be attributed to their exceptional team,
About Hardlines whose quality, diversity, knowledge, and
Celebrating its 28th year, Hardlines Inc. is the Home Hardware community, whether loyalty have contributed to the tremendous
with staff, Suppliers, or fellow Dealers,
Canada’s leading authority on the retail home fostering a sense of community and family. growth they’ve experienced over the years.
improvement industry. Hardlines’ products and “The Youngs exemplify the dedicated
services include a range of online newsletters spirit that forms the foundation of our Dealer- Home Hardware Senior Director Vanda
and a print trade magazine, plus dedicated owned business,” said Kevin Macnab. Boyd Recognized by the Women's Executive
research and events, all committed to helping The Best Young Retailer Award in the Network
the industry it serves with news, insights and Central Region goes to Jesse Buchan of J We’re thrilled to share the recognition
thought leadership. & K Home Building Centre, Warren’s Home of one of Home Hardware Stores Limited’s
newest team members, Vanda Boyd, Senior

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