Ralph Suppa, President and General Manager, Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), has been presented with the Joseph K. Seidner Award.
The presentation took place at the annual Canadian Advisory Council on Plumbing Meeting on August 16, 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ralph Suppa is a worthy and dedicated individual and shares the same remarkable qualities fundamental to all the JK Seidner recipients with traits such as commitment, perseverance, tenacity, persistence, and a willingness to share his expertise. Ralph supports and promotes the volunteers from government and industry that do this important work, making sure their management is aware of all their contributions. This solidifies the commitment of the stakeholders to ensure CIPH’s work can continue.
He has played a key role in the development of CIPH programs since joining the association in 1988. He has worked closely with industry members, associations, and government over many years to develop policy, codes, and standards. During his career with CIPH, he has managed the Canadian Hydronics Council, the Plumbing Industry Advisory Council, the Canadian Advisory Council on Plumbing, and other councils and committees within CIPH.
His contribution to the Plumbing and Mechanical Advisory Council and the industry is well noted, valued, and recognized by his peers in both Canada and the United States. He was appointed President and General Manager of CIPH in 2002 and has led this important industry institute for the past 20 years. Recently, he announced his retirement from CIPH, so this award couldn’t be timelier.
The award was established by the CIPH Board of Directors in November 2000 to honor Joseph K. Seidner, the first recipient and an industry leader and friend of CIPH. Mr. Seidner passed away in 2003 at the age of 96. The award honors his legacy in the standards community.
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