Associations & Awards

As an active member of the community and of the construction industry, Merkley Supply is a member of these associations, many of which have recognized Merkley with awards.

Merkley Supply was awarded the Reader's Choice Award for "Best Supplier" by Ottawa Construction News
The Greater Ottawa Home Builder’s Association (GOHBA)

Robert Merkley is currently serving his third term as GOHBA president.
The GOHBA has awarded Merkley Supply wiht teh following awards:

SAMMY award for "Best Website"
Fred Nielson Award, 1988-1989 & 2003-2004, for long and outstanding service to the OCHBA
Colonel Boss Award, 1993, for outstanding and lasting contributions
Award of Honour, 1995 & 2000, for outstanding accomplishiment at the local level

Better Business Bureau
Canadian Construction Association

In 2011, Robert Merkley was awarded the CCA Community Leader Award.

Canadian Home Builders Association
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
National Capital Heavy Construction Association
Ontario Home Builders Association
Ontario Masonry Contractors Association
Ottawa Construction Association

Past Chairman of the Board certificate, 1995

The Lumber and Building Material Association of Ontario

Other Awards & Recognition

Over the years, we have been honoured to accept recognition from our industry peers:

Ottawa Business Journal, 1999 - The Top 50 Most Influential People in the Construction, Property management & Design Industry (presented to Robert Merkley)
Ontario Association of Architects and Ottawa Regional Society of Architects, 2000 - Certificate of Recognition (awarded to Robert Merkley) for outstanding contribution to the built environment and architectural professional
Government of Canada, 2001 (the International Year of Volunteers) - recognized Robert Merkley for outstanding service and contribution as a volunteer
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation, 2001 - recognized Robert Merkley for his dedication and generosity to the children and youth of the region