TNDC Announces 2025 Annual Award Recipients

Press Release

May 25, 2026

Join us in congratulating Alabama Quock, Hailey McPhee and Edward Asp on their well-deserved recognition as the TNDC Employee Reward and Recognition Program 2025 Annual Award Winners!

The Annual Awards celebrate the winning nomination in each category from the Quarterly Awards  bestowed throughout the year.

TNDC values the contributions of all our employees to our success. As part of our goal to be an Employer of Choice, we prioritize recognition of employees’ exemplary performance to our company and our clients.

The selection of these individuals by the Recognition and Rewards Committee for the 2025 Quarterly Awards highlights their outstanding contributions and commitment to our company’s success. Being recognized by both colleagues and supervisors further underscores the value of their initiative and dedication, setting a positive example for others to follow.

Each Award Winner will receive 1,000 IdeaSource points and an Annual Award Certificate.

Read their nomination profiles for inspiration.

Exemplifying TNDC Values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Diversity, High Performance)

Winner: Ed Asp, Regional Projects Supervisor. TNDC Dease Lake Office

Nominated By: Jeff Humphreys, Owner (Contractor)

Positive Behaviour Witnessed/Outcome:

I’m proud to nominate Ed Asp for the quarterly award, based on my experience with him on May 14 while we were in territory. Myself and two team members were spending 10 days in the area capturing interviews and footage for a TNDC story. Ed offered to take us on a full-day tour to Telegraph Creek. We’d heard people refer to it as “God’s Country” – but we didn’t fully understand what that meant until we experienced it through Ed’s eyes.

He picked us up at 8:00 a.m. sharp and we didn’t return until nearly 4:30 p.m. Ed set aside his day to personally guide us, and it quickly became clear this wasn’t just a tour—it was a deep, meaningful experience. From family fish camps to sacred rock formations and stories about wildfires and the old mine road, Ed shared a wealth of knowledge and history. He gave us a window into the land, the culture, and his personal experiences.

None of us had ever been that far north, and the day was not just informative – it was emotional. Ed’s pride in where he’s from, his respectful storytelling, and the calm, grounded energy he brought with him turned this into something bigger than we expected. For me personally, it was a spiritual experience. It left me changed.

As if that wasn’t enough, the next morning Ed showed up at our hotel with candied salmon he had prepared himself from the previous season. He told us to enjoy it with cream cheese and crackers—and that night, we did. It was the perfect end to an unforgettable moment in time.

Ed went above and beyond. His humility, pride and deep respect for the land represent exactly what TNDC stands for. He may have thought it was just a day – but for us, especially me, it was something we’ll never forget.

Going Above and Beyond (to solve a problem or get the job done)

Winner: Hailey McPhee, Heavy Equipment Operator, Red Chris Crow Crew

Nominated By: Kevin Dennis, General Foreman

Positive Behaviour Witnessed/Outcome:

For how young she is, Hailey has come a long way and it shows in her work. She always does her job without complaint and is willing to help. She works in a very safe manner and is not shy to suggest what she thinks might help. She is a very good team player.

Living and role modelling our Safety Values (Safety First, Safety Always)

Winner: Alabama Quock, Heavy Equipment Operator, TIA, Wolf Crew

Nominated By: Daniel Moon, HEO Trainer

Positive Behaviour Witnessed/Outcome:

Alabama Quock is everything we are striving for when it comes to success from our HEO program. Alabama has shown she is safe and competent operating our dozers and loaders after completing year two of the HEO program. She is always quick to lend a hand in training other employees and new hires. Alabama shows up with a positive attitude every day and looks forward to coming back to work every set.

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