Women in Construction - GVCA

Mandy Bio: 

Mandy Bujold is one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic boxers in history. Included amongst her many achievements are 11 Canadian National Championships, 3 Continental Championships, a Gold medal at the first Pan American Games and a Bronze medal at the first Commonwealth Games that included women’s boxing. Mandy is also the first Canadian female boxer to represent Canada at two Olympic Games. In the lead up to Tokyo Mandy’s won a precedent setting case against the IOC, in a fight for gender equity, that will help change the landscape of women’s sports for years to come. 

She has recently joined the Grand Valley Construction Association as their Manager of Industry and Community Partnerships. She spends her time fostering community, championing health and safety, and advancing women in construction and trades. 

Mandy has been recognized by KW as a Woman of Influence and named KW Citizen of the Year for her outstanding contribution to the community. In 2018, Mandy brought her passion for the community and boxing together as she founded a black-tie charity boxing event called Champions for Charity. In April, the second edition of the event raised over $340,000 for local children’s charities including McMaster Children’s Hospital, KidsAbility, and