ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

It’s not surprising that a person who values the humanfacing element of the business would have great advice for newcomers to the industry.

“It’s important to always remember who owns the business you want to work with,” Steve says. “The stakeholders drive the working environment, and it’s their goals they’re going to be concerned with.”

As we concluded our interview, Steve was asked about his outlook for the industry in the coming year, and his optimism and enthusiasm were clear. With supply chains beginning to return to normal, he sees demand—which has surged over the past few years—levelling off, but perhaps not as much in the prairies as in other places, pointing to the way that the industry at large, has remained strong in the face of adversity.

And that, ultimately, also comes down to the outstanding individuals that work in our members’ businesses and the strong, lasting relationships that leaders like Steve Buckle have made.

We will present Steve with his award at the 2023 WRLA Building & Hardware showcase during the Networking and Awards evening on January 19 at RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Order your tickets now to join us for Canada’s biggest Building & Hardware show, and to celebrate an outstanding career with us as we raise a glass to Steve Buckle.