Apprenticeship and Industry Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence recipients represent some of the most talented and dedicated employers, mentors, apprentices and educators in our province.

Top Apprentice Award

Recognizes Alberta apprentices who have demonstrated a level of skill and dedication to their trade that puts them a step above their peers.

Top Employer Award

Recognizes exceptional employers. Two awards are presented annually – one each for the North and South regions of Alberta.

Top Employer of Indigenous Apprentices Award

Recognizes outstanding employers.

Top Instructor Award

Recognizes exceptional instructors. Two awards are presented annually – one each for the North and South regions of Alberta.

Top Mentor Award

This Award is a prestigious honour granted to trades professionals who have developed ongoing relationships with apprentices in order to transfer knowledge and information relevant to work, career and/or professional development through communication, learning, dialogue and challenge.

 Chairperson’s Award of Excellence

The Chairperson’s Award of Excellence recognizes and honours individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to their trade and to the apprenticeship and industry training system through outstanding service as a member of the industry advisory system. It also recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to the success of apprentices, and in turn, the success of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training System.