The CTMA Education Fund is proud to champion the next generation of skilled trades professionals through the Annual Apprentice Awards. This program recognizes and supports Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices who are building careers in Canada’s evolving manufacturing sector.

By investing in emerging talent, we’re not only celebrating individual achievement—we’re strengthening the future of the tooling, machining, and advanced manufacturing industry across Canada. The program also helps elevate awareness of skilled trades as a rewarding, competitive, and essential career path.

Apprentice Nominations:  CTMA member companies may submit up to 2 (two) nominations for individuals who are officially registered as an Apprentice in a manufacturing trade within their respective provincial jurisdiction.  Please complete a separate Nomination Form for each individual. 
 
Pre-Apprentice Nomination:  CTMA member companies may submit 1 (one) nomination for an individual who is participating in an entry-level, introductory skills, or OYAP training program.

Nominee Video:  In addition to the Employer Nomination Form below, each Apprentice or Pre-Apprentice must submit a 1 to 2 minute video by the nomination deadline to marketing@ctma.com. See Section 4 for instructions and more information.  This replaces the previous Nominee Summary Form from previous years.

The CTMA Education Fund in Honour of George H. Shaffer and Michael G. Solcz Sr., was established in 1994 to support and encourage apprenticeship and skilled trades training—something that has always been a passion of theirs. George Shaffer and Michael Solcz Sr. were founding members of the CTMA, and both served as President in the early years of the Association.