Toronto - December 10, 2013 - The Canadian Solar Industries Association celebrated its leaders and innovators last night at the Solar Canada 2013 Game Changer Awards Gala. The Game Changer Awards recognize the excellence of those who have provided service excellence, outstanding leadership, innovation or made significant contribution to the solar industry over the last year.

"Often, there are individuals and companies in this industry who stand out, who take an exemplary leadership role, who turn a challenge into an opportunity or take innovation and technology to a new level," said John Gorman, CanSIA President. "We feel it is important to recognize their contribution on these occasions."

Solar Industry Leader: Fidel Reijerse, RESCo Energy Inc.

Emerging Solar Leader: David Berliner, Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy, and In�s Ribeiro, Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy

President's Solar Award: Nigel Etherington, Chief Technology Officer, Potentia Solar Solar

Adopter Manasc: Isaac Architects

Solar Innovator: SunRise Power

Solar Service: Excellence Hatch

Solar Thermal Project of the Year: Thermo Dynamics Ltd.

Solar PV Project of the Year: Sentinel Solar

Solar Developer of the Year: Sentinel Solar

Solar Distributer of the Year: HES PV

Thank you to our sponsors, including:

Visit solarcanadaconference.ca for a complete list of our 2013 Game Changer Awards Gala sponsors.

Winners will be announced during the ceremony - don't miss it!