This award recognizes four outstanding apprentices, one from each region of the province, who go above and beyond in their trade and apprenticeship. The Skilled Trades Ontario Outstanding Apprentice Award nominees will have stood out in their dedication to their apprenticeship, their trade, and their team.

The eligible nominee must:

• Be a registered apprentice with the Province of Ontario
• Have completed Level 1 in their trade
• 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 during their apprenticeship through one or more of the following:

• Positive attitude
• Superior attendance record
• Leadership in the workforce
• Excellence in their trade and workplace safety

Award recipients will be announced at the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit 2026 on November 4, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre and celebrated through STO social media and communication channels.

Nomination Deadline: September 25, 2026