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Oktoberfest Gala 2026 · October 22

Thank You for Joining Us!

Thank you to everyone who raised a stein with us on October 22 — our members, guests and sponsors. Your support helps build a stronger community, with all proceeds going to the London Food Bank through the Business Cares Food Drive.

Event Photos

Relive the night! Browse and download photos from the 2026 Oktoberfest Gala.

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We raised a stein with the people who build this city — an evening of Bavarian celebration, industry recognition, and the Gemeinschaft that makes London's construction sector thrive.

The Evening

On October 22, the London & District Construction Association gathered at the London German Canadian Club for our 2026 Annual Gala — Oktoberfest Edition. The evening brought a full Bavarian atmosphere, the presentation of the Outstanding Construction Individual (OCI) Awards, authentic food and drink, and great company from London's ICI construction community.

All proceeds support the London Food Bank through the Business Cares Food Drive. Since 2018, LDCA members have donated over $1,500,000 through events and donations. Thank you for helping us build community while we build in our communities.

2026 OCI Award Recipients

Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Construction Individual honourees, and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate them.

Trades & Office Professionals

Apprentice

Chris Fritzley

J.M.R. Electric

Skilled Tradesperson

Jeremy McMillan

J-AAR

Woman Tradesperson

Abby Lagerwerf

J-AAR

Office Professional

Sandra Gaudet

MCI Design Build

Leadership & Legacy

Site Supervisor / Manager

Khoi Tran

Bronnenco Construction

Workplace Health & Safety

Andrea Barnes

Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd.

Innovator

Nuno Mendes

J-AAR

Young Executive

Sarhan Abu-Kweik

J-AAR

Woman in Construction

Gabi Brown

Sifton Properties

Distinguished Service

Industry Person of the Year

Jack Parker

Curney Mechanical Ltd.

For more than three decades, Jack Parker has built his career on integrity, fairness and respect, earning the trust of clients, consultants, suppliers and fellow contractors alike.

Frank Baratta Member of Distinction

The Smith Family

EllisDon

In 1951, EllisDon began with an ambitious idea — and 75 years later, the Smith family's legacy lives in students supported, families given stability, and communities strengthened through generosity and service.