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news from home hardware country as the official faces of Canada’s
Ultimate Road Trip.
“We’re proud to have a presence in
hundreds of communities across Canada,
and we’re excited to celebrate that local
spirit through this unique, cross-country
adventure,” said Melanie Beatty, Director of
Omni-Channel Marketing, Home Hardware
Home Hardware Dealer Awards Stores Limited. “This road trip is all about
We are proud to announce that storytelling; highlighting the people, places
Greg Miller, Store Manager at Burk’s and passions that make our communities
Falls Home Building Centre, has special, and we can’t wait to meet the duo
been named Best Young Retailer in who will bring that journey to life.”
Central Canada at the 2024 Proud The Search for Canada’s Ultimate Road
of My Home Achievement Awards! Trippers is calling for:
Greg’s dedication to his community and • A team of two Canadian residents, over the
leadership skills have made him a standout age of majority in their province or territory
• A proud Canadian spirit with a sense

embodies the spirit of Home Hardware of adventure (flannel optional but
in its dedication and commitment to the encouraged)
communities they serve. • A comfort level both behind the wheel and
in front of the camera
Lanark County Interval House • Bonus points for a strong presence and
Home Hardware Launches Nationwide Search experience on social media platforms like
for Canada’s Ultimate Road Trippers TikTok and Instagram

Selected duo to embark on a coast-to-coast To enter, applicants must submit a
adventure exploring Home Hardware’s 60-second audition video introducing
hometown stories themselves and explaining why they’re the
perfect pair for the job. Applications are being
Home Hardware Stores Limited is thrilled accepted until September 30, 2025. Selected

to announce the launch of The Search for finalists will be contacted following the
Canada’s Ultimate Road Trippers, a national application deadline.

casting call aimed at finding a dynamic “This is more than a road trip, it’s a
Canadian duo ready to embark on a cross celebration of the Canadian communities and
country road trip to discover Canada’s hidden local dealers that make Home feel like home,”
gems, hometown heroes, and the locally said Beatty.

owned Home stores that helped build it all. For full contest details, eligibility
in the industry. Home Hardware is looking for two requirements, and to apply, visit
Greg credits his team and strong outgoing, social media–savvy travelers who ultimateroadtrippers.ca.
community ties in Burk’s Falls for this will take the wheel and travel across the
achievement. As he puts it, “The award
may have my name on it, but it belongs to
the whole team. Everyone has a hand in
making our customers feel welcome and at
home.”
Bancroft Home Hardware Wins Award
Bancroft Home Hardware has
been named Best Home Hardware
in Central Canada at the 2024 Proud
of My Home Achievement Awards!
Bancroft Home Hardware has been a
community cornerstone since 1972, and
Dealer-Owners Ian and Tara McNaughton
continue to set the bar for excellence
in customer service, store presentation,
and community involvement. This store

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