EHRC Announces Finalists for 13th Annual Awards of Excellence
February 2, 2026
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Awards of Excellence, honouring individuals and organizations whose achievements are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive and forward-looking electricity workforce.
These awards celebrate excellence across leadership, human resources innovation, diversity and inclusion, and workplace culture. Finalists will be celebrated—and winners announced—at EHRC’s 13th Annual Awards of Excellence on Feb. 19, 2026, in Toronto, ON.
This year’s Leader of the Year Award recipient, Josie Erzetic, President and CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority, was previously announced on Dec. 17, 2025.
Award Finalists
Emerging Leader of the Year
This award recognizes an individual early in their career who is already demonstrating exceptional promise, leadership potential, and meaningful contributions to their organization and the broader sector.
Finalists:
- Jordan Clare, Director of Corporate Strategy and Implementation, Solar YYC Inc.
- Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
- Daniel Spadafora, Head of HR Operations, Bruce Power
Excellence in HR Innovation
Honouring individuals or organizations that have introduced forward‑thinking HR practices, programs or tools that advance organizational effectiveness, workforce development, or employee experience across the electricity sector.
Finalists:
- Bruce Power (Organization)
- Ontario Power Generation (Organization)
- Solar YYC Inc. (Organization)
- Valard Construction LP (Organization)
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
This award recognizes outstanding efforts to build more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces, removing barriers and fostering environments where all employees can thrive.
Large Organization Finalists:
- Amanda McClafferty, Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (Individual)
- Talent Management Team, Bruce Power (Team)
- Valard Construction LP (Organization)
Excellence in Workplace Culture
Sponsored by the Ontario Energy Board
Recognizing organizations that cultivate strong, supportive and people‑focused workplace cultures—where safety, inclusion, collaboration and well‑being are foundational.
Small and Midsized Enterprise Finalists:
- Solar YYC Inc. (Organization)
- Sure Shot Environmental Ltd. (Organization)
- Fortis, Inc. (Organization)
Large Organization Finalists:
- Ethics Office, Ontario Power Generation (Team)
- Step Up Instructors and Logistics Staff, Hydro One (Team)
Join leaders from across Canada’s electricity sector in Toronto on Feb. 19, 2026, as EHRC honours all finalists and announce this year’s award recipients.
Tickets are available now. Secure your seat at this flagship event celebrating excellence and innovation.
Learn more and register at ehrc.ca/event/awards-2026.
