NEW Call for Nominations: Outstanding Journeyperson Award

Ontario – Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is excited to expand on its upcoming inaugural apprenticeship awards by announcing a Call for Nominations for the Outstanding Journeyperson Award Presented by the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The Minister’s award highlights the crucial role journeypersons play in shaping the next generation of skilled trades professionals and acknowledges those who invest in the future of their trade.

Award recipients will be announced at STO’s inaugural apprenticeship awards presentation during the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit 2025 on June 5, 2025 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Outstanding Journeyperson Award

Presented by the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Outstanding Journeyperson Award recognizes the exceptional dedication and support of a journeyperson who has gone above and beyond to guide, inspire, and invest in the success of their apprentice.

The nominee will have shown an outstanding commitment to nurturing their apprentice’s growth, offering valuable training and guidance that fosters both skill development and professional growth.

The eligible nominee must:

• Be a qualified journeyperson, in good standing, in Ontario
• Have a registered apprentice under their guidance during the nomination period
• Be nominated by two (2) references – at least one (1) nominator must have (or have had) a working relationship with the nominee, and no more than one (1) nominator may be a relative of the nominee

The nominee will have distinguished themself through one or more of the following:

• Provided hands-on training, guidance, and support to their apprentice, helping them develop their technical and soft skills.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, encouraging growth and continuous improvement.
• Serving as a role model for professionalism, work ethic, and trade excellence.
• Going above and beyond to ensure their apprentice’s safety, confidence, and success on the job.
• Actively encouraging and empowering their apprentice to reach their full potential and succeed in their trade.

Nominations are open until May 20, 2025. Submit nomination here.

Don’t miss your chance to attend—register today at www.STOSummit.ca.

About Skilled Trades Ontario
Skilled Trades Ontario is an agency of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development responsible for apprenticeship and skilled trades certification in Ontario. Skilled Trades Ontario is dedicated to simplifying access to services for skilled trades professionals, promoting the skilled trades as a career of choice and addressing the labour shortage in the skilled trades, in partnership with government and industry.     

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