The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) celebrated the winners of the 22nd Annual Apprenticeship Awards in Regina on Nov. 4, and several Moose Jaw area tradespersons were among the recipients.
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Awards honour the contributions of apprenticeship and trade stakeholders, including apprentices, journeypersons, employers, instructors, and training providers.
“On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I extend my warmest congratulations to this year’s Apprenticeship Award winners,” said Jeremy Harrison, minister of Immigration and Career Training. “Saskatchewan’s economy is showing strong and rapid growth, and skilled tradespeople play an essential role in that growth. Thank you for your significant contributions to our province.”
Thirty journeypersons who certified between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, are receiving the Outstanding New Journeyperson award. The Outstanding New Journeyperson award is presented to new journeypersons who achieved the highest mark on the certification exam in their respective trades.
The list includes Kaiden Silzer of Assiniboia, Pamela Swampy of Yorkton, and Logan Sheward of Moose Jaw.
Sheward also received the Garth Ivey Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Building Trades; Swampy received the Hospitality Trades Award, sponsored by Tourism Saskatchewan; and Silzer received the Young’s Equipment Inc./Western Equipment Dealers Association Scholarship.
The SATCC issues an additional 11 awards in categories including the First Nations and Métis Scholarship, the Scholarship for Journeypersons with Disabilities, the Outstanding Employer and Instructor Awards, and the Artisan Award, which is a lifetime achievement award.
Michael Tremblay, who teaches carpentry at Sask Polytech’s Moose Jaw campus, received the Outstanding Instructor Award.
Industry partners award their own recognitions and scholarships for demonstrated excellence in apprenticeship and the skilled trades. More than 30 organizations sponsored the Apprenticeship Awards.
“The Apprenticeship Award recipients are champions, helping to build and execute a relevant, responsive apprenticeship and certification system, one that supports our province’s growth and meets the needs of Saskatchewan citizens,” said Drew Tiefenbach, SATCC board chair.
“On behalf of the SATCC and Commission Board of Directors, congratulations on your terrific achievements.”
The full list of Outstanding New Journeypersons is:
• Kaiden Silzer, Assiniboia - agricultural equipment technician
• Shane Hersack, Muenster - auto body and collision technician
• Jaedon Welsh, Waldeck - automotive service technician
• Matthew Kessler, Zenon Park - boilermaker
• Ryan Ens, Provost, Alta. - boom truck operator 'a'
• Chad Labatt, Regina - carpenter
• Dwyer Jewell, Regina - construction craft labourer
• Theoren Ring, Prince Albert - construction electrician
• Brittany Failler, Humboldt - cook
• Pamela Swampy, Yorkton - guest services representative
• Felicia Magee, Regina - hairstylist
• John Vhal, Nipawin - heavy duty equipment technician
• Logan Sheward, Moose Jaw - industrial mechanic (millwright)
• Kyle Miazga, Saskatoon - instrumentation and control technician
• Brittney Davidson, Regina - insulator (heat and frost)
• Joshua Froess, Regina - ironworker (structural/ornamental)
• Josiah Wiens, Regina - machinist
• Dalton Harasym, Spiritwood - metal fabricator (fitter)
• Christopher Hill, Cupar - mobile crane operator
• Tricia Chapman, Nipawin - parts technician
• Aaron Biletski, Saskatoon - plumber
• Jayden Parent, Prince Albert - powerline technician
• Keane Bellamy, Saskatoon - refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
• Austin Andres, Delisle - roofer
• Matthew Turgeon, Regina - sheet metal worker
• Nathan McLean, Regina - sprinkler fitter
• Michael Maydanich, Lloydminster - steamfitter-pipefitter
• Aaron Hueller, Saskatoon - tower crane operator
• Brendan Johnston, Hague - truck and transport mechanic
• Robert Moser, Regina - welder
