Mississauga, October 7, 2026 – PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of the 2026 PEMAC Awards recipients during a celebration held yesterday at MainTrain 2026 in Montreal, Quebec.
Presented annually, the PEMAC Awards celebrate individuals and teams that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the maintenance, reliability, and asset management profession. This year's recipients represent a broad range of industries and sectors, highlighting the impact of asset management excellence on organizational performance and sustainability.
The 2026 awards were presented across Excellence in Practice and Member recognition categories. In total, nine awards were bestowed on professionals and teams whose accomplishments have advanced the profession and inspired others.
"The recipients of the 2026 PEMAC Awards represent the very best of our profession,” affirmed Alan Cox, Chair of the Awards Committee. “Whether driving meaningful improvements within their organizations and communities, or advancing maintenance, reliability and asset management practices across Canada and around the world, these recipients demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence. PEMAC is proud to recognize their contributions and celebrate their achievements."
A full list of awards and recipients is shown below:
Excellence in Practice Awards - Maintenance Management
- MMP Capstone Award Business Process Focus
Kelvinasen Subramaniam, MMP - MMP Capstone Award Technical Focus
Larba Bruno Kiema, MMP - Maintenance Management Leadership Award
Dennis Heinzlmeir - Maintenance Management Team of the Year (Large)
Trenton Cold Storage
Excellence in Practice Awards - Asset Management
- AMP Capstone Award
Clayton Smith, CAMP - Asset Management Leadership Award
Justin Canning - Asset Management Team of the Year
Metrolinx – Payments PRESTO
Member Awards
- Sergio Guy Memorial Award
Dharmen Dhaliah - Lifetime Membership Award
Cliff Williams
Nominations for the 2027 PEMAC Awards will open in early 2027. For more information about the annual PEMAC Awards, visit: PEMAC Awards.
Group Shot of Recipients
Maintenance Management Team of the Year (Large)
Trenton Cold Storage
Maintenance Management Leadership Award
Dennis Heinzlmeir
Asset Management Leadership Award
Justin Canning
Sergio Guy Memorial Award
Dharmen Dhaliah
Lifetime Membership Award
Cliff Williams