Lifesaving Award

Electricity Canada’s Lifesaving Award is given to on-duty employees of an Electricity Canada member company who has demonstrated extraordinary service through lifesaving actions to prevent harm.

A lifesaving action is defined as an action that, within a short time span, remedies, mitigates, or prevents direct loss of life or harm to people. This includes contributing to the outcome emotionally, physically, and/or by demonstrating leadership in the face of adversity.

In maximum 400 words, applications must clearly describe:

  • The nature and timeline of the event
  • How the applicant or (applicants) provided extraordinary service outside of their daily working role to create a safer environment
  • How the applicant or (applicants) provided physical or emotional support during the event
  • The overall outcome of the extraordinary actions and harm prevention

Past Recipients

Fortis alberta

2025

Blake Heidmiller, Nancy Alexandre, Dian McFarlane

FortisAlberta employees Blake Heidmiller, Nancy Alexandre and Dian McFarlane who were instrumental in saving the lives of a family with two young children, when a live conductor collapsed on top of their vehicle during a storm. Nancy and Dian, who were working in dispatch, maintained constant communication as Blake, a Powerline Technician, responded on-site. Despite a language barrier and the family’s understandable distress, Blake stayed with them, offering reassurance until the scene was secured. Through coordinated efforts with 911 and the transmission provider, the team ensured the family remained safe until help arrived.

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2025

Jamie Horne

Jamie Horne, Manager of Work Methods at Hydro One was singled out for his decisive actions during a recreational hockey game in Honeywood, Ontario. When a player collapsed, Horne took charge, directing bystanders, retrieving an AED, and performing CPR. His swift intervention and successful AED shock restored the individual’s heartbeat before emergency services arrived—actions credited with saving the player’s life.

Toronto hydro

2025

Nathan Cohen, Sarim Humayun, Marcus Sampson

Toronto Hydro employees Sarim Humayun and Marcus Sampson were recognized for their lifesaving response to a medical emergency at a Toronto Hydro work centre. Alongside a colleague, they administered CPR and used an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until paramedics arrived. Sarim’ and Marcus’ commitment extended beyond the incident: both have become strong advocates for better emergency preparedness, working to increase AED availability and to improve communication protocols at Toronto Hydro.

Altalink

2025

Pat Duggan, Dane Harrison, Jackie Strordahl, Alana Nyentap

AltaLink’s Dane Harrison was honoured for championing mental-health awareness through the company’s Buddy Up program, a men’s suicide-prevention initiative. Along with colleagues, Harrison helped integrate psychological safety into field culture, reducing stigma and fostering open dialogue and trust.

Questions?

For further information, please contact Daniella Bidin, Electricity Canada's Manager of Communications Projects.