Chris Gardner 2024 Winner
President and CEO at ICBA

Under Gardner’s leadership, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has continued its mission to advocate for its members and tackle some of the biggest challenges in construction. Whether it’s podcasts, news channels, editorials or speeches, Gardner is everywhere talking about the contributions and challenges of the construction industry. More than just advocating for the sector as a part of the B.C. economy, Gardner also has spearheaded efforts to provide care for construction workers through benefits programs and innovative campaigns to promote mental health. He has also overseen the expansion of the ICBA into Alberta, widening the 4,000-membƒzer group’s impact in Western Canada.
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