Stores and dealers of the RONA network receive awards at the 12th AQMAT Recognition Gala

The AQMAT Recognition Gala, which was held last Friday, highlighted the achievements of many in Québec’s home improvement industry, including Eddy Calderon from Groupe Calderon, who owns three RONA stores, and the RONA Deslongchamps dealer store

 

Boucherville, Québec, April 30, 2025 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores, congratulates the businesses and employees who received awards at the 12th edition of the Quebec Hardware and Building Materials Association (AQMAT) Recognition Gala, which was held on Friday, April 25. This year, two members of the RONA network were recognized for their excellence:

  • Manager award: Eddy Calderon, Groupe Calderon
  • Specialty award: RONA Deslongchamps

 

“I want to congratulate all employees, stores and dealers from our network who were finalists this year. No less than seven RONA dealers were finalists, which goes to show the strength of our independent dealers throughout the province! I’m proud to see their efforts and initiatives being acknowledged by our industry in Québec,” said Alain Ménard, Senior Vice-President, RONA Affiliated Dealers, RONA inc. “Kudos to our two winners. The awards that were given on Friday are a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication shown by our affiliated dealers, who are at the core of RONA’s identity. I applaud the exceptional work of Eddy and the whole team at RONA Deslongchamps for these well-deserved recognitions,” he added.

 

Award finalists were selected based on a review of the past year by the AQMAT, and on suggestions made by AQMAT’s business members or other industry observers. To learn more about the Gala and awards, please visit gala.aqmat.org.

 

Finalists of the RONA network for the 2025 AQMAT Recognition Gala

  • Ascension award: David Bessette – RONA L’entrepôt Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
  • Loyalty award: Iona Blais – RONA Maurice Goupil
  • Manager award: Eddy Calderon – Groupe Calderon
  • Society award: RONA Maurice Goupil
  • Perspective award: Pont-Masson
  • Heritage award: Famille Chartier – RONA Lachine
  • Conqueror award: Ducharme et Frère
  • Specialty award: RONA Deslongchamps
  • Perspective award: RONA – « La langue de chez nous » marketing campaign

 

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About RONA inc.         

RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates and services some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under the RONA+, RONA, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees and strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is also recognized as one of Canada’s greenest employers. To learn more about the company, visit www.ronainc.ca.