Det’on Cho Group Receives National Business Award

The Det’on Cho group of companies has recently won one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2023 Awards.

“This is such a great testament to our workplace culture and all our hard-working staff across all the Det’on Cho Companies, as well as our amazing partners, that have made Det’on Cho a fantastic place to work and build your career,” said Mark Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer.

With 300 employees across its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Det’on Cho is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that reflects its Indigenous ownership and Dene teachings.

Waterstone Human Capital founded the program 19 years ago to recognize best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Winners are selected annually by former winners from among hundreds of program submissions. Det’on Cho originally won the award in 2020 and was eligible to reapply this year.

Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

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