WRLA ANNOUNCES 2011 INDUSTRY ACHIEVMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Winnipeg, MB, November 2, 2011.
The Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. is pleased to announce Ernie Penner of EG Penner Building Centre is the recipient of the 2011 WRLA Industry Achievement Award.
The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 39th Anniversary this year. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live. Since 1970 this award has been presented to individuals who have deserved and received the respect of employees, members, competitors and suppliers in the building materials industry and who have contributed their time and energy to their community and the WRLA.
This is our association’s greatest honor and the WRLA recognizes the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to share best practices with the industry.
Ernie Penner’s story is very inspirational. He dreamed big and made his business dreams come true. Starting with a small outlet in a mall he went on to eventually build the 130,000 square foot retail showcase that provides every building product a homeowner could want under one roof. On the side of the EG Penner Building is a quote from Ernie, "Penner people help you build it better....And that’s a promise".
Gerry Thiessen, EG Penner Building Centre’s General Manager, reflected on Ernie’s impact and willingness to try new things to drive growth and sticking with them till they work. Ernie’s determination is shown while working through a serious illness and continues to be an effective leader.
Penner will be presented the WRLA Industry Achievement Award during the 2012 Prairie Showcase Gala evening, January 19, 2012 in Saskatoon.