The 2018 Boilermaker Apprenticeship Awards were held in Ottawa this year in conjunction with other International meetings and training programs. The National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) sponsors the awards banquet each year. The purpose of the award is to recognize the top graduating Boilermaker Apprentices from each lodge across Canada.
Director of National Training Grant Jacobs opened the evening by introducing each of the graduate apprentices and reading a short description of why their respective local lodge recommended them as their choice to represent the best of their apprentice training program.
At the Awards Banquet leaders in the industry are also recognized and awarded the Industry Award of Excellence for distinguished service related to apprenticeship training. This year the award recipients were Ed Hoffman (Local 128), Henry Gusse (Edmonton Exchanger), Don Lenny (Edmonton Exchanger) and Dale Green (Edmonton Exchanger).
Brother Ed Hoffman was recognized for his educational leadership in training Lodge 128 apprentices. International Vice President Joseph Maloney presented the award on behalf of the Boilermakers, saying, "It has been a pleasure to know and work with you Brother Hoffman, you have earned this recognition."
Henry Gusse of Edmonton Exchanger was awarded the Boilermaker bronze by International Representative Arnie Stadnick. Brother Gusse passed away this year and the award was accepted by his son Larry Gusse, President of Edmonton Exchanger. Learn More about Henry by clicking here.
Don Lenny and Dale Green, two long term employees of Edmonton Exchanger were also recognized for their demonstrated commitment, dedication and support for apprenticeship training.
