In December, our teams came together to celebrate at our annual holiday parties. Much of our work is carried out remotely – often far from family – on some of Canada’s most demanding environmental contracting projects. These gatherings provide a meaningful opportunity to reconnect, reflect on the year, and recognize the strong team we’ve built at Milestone.
Each year, our peer-to-peer project nomination process culminates in the announcement of the Milestone Project Award winners at our holiday celebrations.
This year, we were proud to present the Milestone Project Awards to the following projects:
Best Large Project – Eastern Region
Davieaux Island Light Station
The project presented several unique challenges, driven primarily by its remote location and the demanding logistics of operating approximately 85 kilometres offshore from Wawa, Ontario.
Team members in photo: Matt Cochrane, Tyler Dilley, Tim Beckenham, Marsena Luca.
Best Small Project – Eastern Region
Metrolinx – CN Access Road and Tree Clearing
This project marks a major milestone as the first initiative outside of Randle Reef delivered through the MCBC–Milestone Partnership. Supporting Metrolinx, one of the most significant and visible infrastructure clients in the GTA, it demonstrated our team’s ability to perform civil scopes of work at a high level.
Team members in photo: Tyler Dilley, Warren Sault (MCBC), Tyler Libby, Lewis Staats (MCBC), Lloyd Elson, Marsena Luca
Best Small Project – Northern Region
Pond Inlet Remediation, Nunavut
This remediation had high logistical complexity due to its remote Arctic location and was delivered through Salumaq Environmental Contracting Inc., a joint venture between Sudliq Developments Ltd. and Milestone.
Team Members in photo: Tyler Dilley, Savreen Babra, Tim Beckenham, Paul Bandler.
Best Large Project – Western Region
East Lonzo Creek Realignment
A major creek rehabilitation effort focused on environmental restoration and habitat protection. The project involved complex watercourse work, heavy civil activity, and community/stakeholder coordination. This project was delivered through the Wochmel – Milestone Joint Venture, a partnership between the Semá:th (Sumas) First Nation and Milestone.
Team Members in photo: Evan Blasko, Josh Howardson, Brian Tempel, Harjan Nagra, Andy Bains, Abul Mengal, James Kalsek and Greg Organ.
Best Small Project – Western Region
Suncor Wharf Demolition, Prince Rupert
A technically sensitive marine demolition project involving the decommissioning and removal of an old wharf structure. It required careful environmental protection, marine coordination, and safe demolition planning.
Team Members in photo: Ryan Waring, Klara Han, Rajneet Kaur, Geoff Wingate.
Best Corporate Shared Services Project – Whitehorse Office Opening
The opening of Milestone’s Whitehorse office reflects a clear commitment to partnership, purpose, and the North. Built on years of relationship-building, the office was created to work alongside Indigenous partners, local businesses, and northern communities, strengthening collaboration and local capacity.
Team Members in photo: Tyler Dilley, Jonathan Markiewicz, Tim Beckenham.