Sudbury aggregate firms recognized for community relations

Ethier Sand & Gravel and Fisher Wavy were named winners of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's 2025 Community Relations Award for local donations and engagement; they were two of six recipients.

Two Sudbury aggregate companies were acknowledged by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for their community work. Ethier Sand & Gravel and Fisher Wavy each received the association's 2025 Community Relations Award. The award recognizes aggregate operations that demonstrate leadership in community engagement, public education and local partnerships. The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association represents more than 280 aggregate producers, equipment suppliers and service providers. Key details: - Ethier Sand & Gravel, which operates the Dill Pit, was praised for donations to the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, Kivi Park, the Pregnancy Care Centre and the Infant Food Bank. - Fisher Wavy, operator of the Wavy Quarry, was noted for regular contributions to the Sudbury Food Bank, United Way, SickKids and Health Sciences North. - Both companies were among six recipients of OSSGA's 2025 Community Relations Award. - OSSGA said recipients "go above and beyond regulatory requirements," responding to local needs, making charitable donations, sponsoring events and hosting educational initiatives. - Sharon Armstrong, OSSGA's executive director, said the winners "raise the bar" for Ontario's aggregate producers in a Feb. 19 news release. Summary: The awards highlight the firms' continued charitable support and local engagement as described by the association and by the companies themselves. Undetermined at this time.