2026 Outstanding Independents Awards Winner: Green Mountain Petro-Canada

Site #10577 is one of the top-performing fuel and convenience locations in the region thanks to strong leadership, operational excellence and deep community engagement. 

Operated by independent area retail licensees, the site consistently delivers the standards of a corporate-run location while maintaining the flexibility and personal connection of a locally operated business. That balance has helped build strong financial performance, high customer satisfaction and lasting loyalty among regular visitors. 

A key example of innovation came through Udayan Pandya’s leadership in piloting a corporate car wash program for more than two years before its broader rollout across the network. His approach ensured the program was operationally efficient and financially sustainable for both independent operators and Suncor Energy. 

Customer experience remains central to the operation. Staff greet many visitors by name and maintain a welcoming atmosphere that goes beyond simple transactions. The owners also prioritize convenience for customers, choosing to maintain an RBC-branded ATM to ensure the services customers expect remain available. 

Their leadership earned recognition as a 2025 territory winner of the Petro-Canada Operational Excellence Award. Beyond the business, the team actively supports local fundraising initiatives throughout Hamilton, reinforcing the Petro-Canada site’s role as a trusted community partner.