At the Patrick Group of Companies, our employee awards mean more with every passing year. In 2025, they reflected not only hard work, but also growth, unity, and shared success. As a group, we gained new clients, deepened trust with existing partners, and worked more closely than ever before.
Although we’ve celebrated dedication in past years, 2025 showed what that dedication can truly deliver.
Why Our Employee Awards Matter
Our employee awards help us recognize the people who drive our results. Without their effort, there would be no safe job sites, no efficient delivery, and no client confidence.
In fact, working across Northern Ontario often means facing unpredictable conditions. Yet our teams continue to perform, adapt, and lead. As a result, we believe recognition isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Moreover, employee recognition strengthens company culture. When people feel valued, they stay focused, take initiative, and support one another.
Celebrating Long-Term Loyalty
This year, we proudly honoured more than 50 employees with service milestones. Some reached five years. Others hit ten, fifteen, or even twenty. Each milestone told a story of commitment and resilience.
As a result, the 2025 employee awards weren’t just about tenure. They marked deep-rooted trust, between team members, leadership, and the work itself.
Additionally, these awards showed that consistency builds strength. The longer people stay, the stronger our foundation becomes.
Recognizing Real Leadership
In addition to service milestones, our employee awards celebrated initiative. For example, several team members launched safety improvements, mentored apprentices, or solved field issues before they escalated.
Because of their actions, projects ran smoother, risks decreased, and crews felt supported.
Furthermore, we know leadership doesn’t always come with a title. Sometimes, it shows up in quiet consistency or split-second decision-making. That’s exactly what we recognized in 2025.
One Standard Across Nine Companies
Even though we operate nine companies, we hold ourselves to one standard. Our 2025 employee awards reinforced this.
Whether someone works at Patrick Mechanical Ltd., Bisschops Industries, or NFS Auto Repair, their values align with the same culture. This shared mindset helped us handle urgent scopes, meet deadlines, and support complex client needs without hesitation.
2025 Highlights: A Year of Trust and Growth
Alongside the employee awards, several milestones defined this year’s success:
- To begin with, the PG Invitational Charity Golf Tournament reached record attendance and fundraising. This demonstrated not only our community support, but also the unity of our team and partners.
- We also launched a brand-new Patrick Group website, which improved candidate experience and increased client inquiries.
- In addition, we welcomed new clients across mining, fabrication, HVAC, and construction sectors—proving our value in new markets.
- Even more importantly, we secured repeat business from longstanding clients, showing their trust in our delivery and relationships.
- Stronger internal communication and shared systems led to faster execution and more consistent project outcomes.
Together, these highlights proved what’s possible when we lead with people and values.
Looking Ahead with Confidence
Now, as 2025 comes to a close, we pause with deep appreciation. While the employee awards spotlight individual contributions, every employee plays a role in our progress.
Looking forward, we carry this momentum into 2026, with greater unity, sharper focus, and the same trust that’s carried us this far. Because when we invest in our people, everything else follows.
Image: From the 2024 Employee Awards Ceremony.