Jim Mitchell Memorial Award & Larry derksen Memorial Award
The Alberta Metal Building Association has established two awards for apprentices in the Metal Building System Erector trade. The awards are in the amount of $1500 each to be presented to two AMBA member apprentices at the AMBA Annual General Meeting each year.
Only those apprentices successfully completing the technical training period will be eligible for nomination to receive either one of the awards.
Eligible candidates for nomination will:
Be employed by an AMBA member contractor when taking the technical training;
Successfully complete the MBSE examination with a mark of more than 75%;
Be employed by an AMBA member contractor when awards are presented
The main criteria will be the written comments supporting the nomination in the areas of technical ability, job site activities, accomplishments, safety, teamwork and reliability. Judging will take place when all nominations are received. Nominations are to be emailed directly to AMBA (info@albertametalbuildings.com) by no later than December 31st for technical training completed in the current calendar year. Each award will consist of a certificate and a cheque in the amount of $1500/winner. Both awards will be presented at the Annual General Meeting to which the winners will be invited.
2025 Application deadline: March 21, 2025
*The application deadline is subject to change annually to 2 weeks prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting.
Application Process
Below are application forms to nominate your apprentice.
Online Nomination Forms
Paper Nomination Forms
Completed forms are to be sent to the Alberta Metal Building Association. If you have any questions concerning the award criteria or submission of the nomination form, please contact us at 780-412-1313, by fax at 780-412-1313, or by email at info@albertametalbuildings.com.