The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has honoured Jack Davidson, CAE, president of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, with its Pinnacle Award. The annual awards were formally presented during CSAE’s National Conference & Showcase held October 26 – 28 in Toronto, Ontario.
Pinnacle Award recipients are accomplished leaders who have demonstrated leadership qualities within their own organizations, contributed to other voluntary organizations and the community-at-large, and to CSAE at both the national and local levels.
Jack Davidson, CAE, has served as president of the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association since 1999. During that time Jack has successfully steered the organization through effective strategic planning, strong government relations and educational programs and effective media and public relations campaigns with a relentless focus on driving value to his members. He also helped develop a safety training organization for the construction industry and spearheaded other programs that promoted and developed job opportunities in related industries.
He has served as a director on numerous boards over the years and is widely known for his dedication to his volunteer work. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding contribution to the community and to Canada in 2013.
Edward Barisa, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Real Estate Association, received the Honorary Award of Excellence, that recognizes a member’s sustained commitment and outstanding contribution to CSAE for a minimum of 10 years at either the national or local level.
“Ed and Jack are quintessential association leaders and both have been incredibly supportive of CSAE and the entire association community. They understand the vital role associations perform in our society and have eagerly accepted every opportunity to be engaged. We welcome the opportunity to recognize them for their professionalism, their willingness to mentor so many in the profession, and their commitment to the community-at-large,” said CSAE president & CEO, Michael Anderson, CAE.
