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

PCL Construction

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!

Learn more about why Geza Banfai won this award:

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