CCA Pinnacle Leader
This award honours the memory of Robert Stollery, whose contribution to Canada’s construction industry symbolized the qualities for which the award is given. The CCA Pinnacle Leader award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the qualities of a leader and who apply the highest standards and principles of the construction industry and business community in a career spanning more than 20 years. The Pinnacle Leader demonstrates a pursuit of excellence in any field serving the Canadian construction industry.
2025 award sponsor

2024/2025 recipient(s)
Geza Banfai, McMillan LLP
Geza Banfai is a true pillar of the Canadian construction industry, with over 40 years of unmatched leadership, dedication, and innovation. As Counsel at McMillan LLP, Geza has helped shape construction law and strengthen industry relationships nationwide. A driving force behind Ontario’s Construction Act, he’s championed legal reform that promotes fairness and clarity.
For over 16 years, Geza has served as the ex officio legal representative to the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), where he also chaired the Integrated Project Delivery Task Force—advancing collaboration and efficiency in project execution.
Beyond legal advocacy, Geza has mentored countless professionals, presented at over 475 industry events worldwide, and launched the Osgoode Construction Law Certificate Course, now in its 14th year.
A recipient of numerous industry awards, Geza continues to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. His legacy is felt across contracts, classrooms, and construction sites—and it’s still growing strong!


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Past recipients
2024
Dave Filipchuk
2021
Warren Perks
2020
Fred Cahill
2019
Grant Beck
2018
Mary-Anne Bowcott and Tom Rankin
2017
Terry Brown
STBR Consulting Ltd.
2016
Paul Douglas
PCL Construction
2015
Barry Brown
Maple Leaf Construction
2013
Bill Gyles
Kinetic Construction
2012
André Morin
Acier AGF
2011
Dwight Brown
PCL
2010
Walter Woloshyn
EllisDon
2009
Paul Charette
Bird Construction Company
2008
Don Oborowsky
Waiward Steel Fabricators
2007
Leo McArthur
Miller Group of Companies
2006
John Westeinde
2005
Paul McLellan
Mancon Holdings
2003
Curtis Washer
Ontario General Contractors Association
2002
Michael O'Malley
PCL Constructors
2001
Ira Greenspoon
Greenspoon Brothers & Canadian Eagle Recyclers