The Alex Donaldson Award is presented annually to the top apprentice from SMART Local 280 and SMACNA-BC, recognizing excellence in the sheet metal trade.
Named in memory of Alex Donaldson, a dedicated Local 280 member committed to apprenticeships and training, the award honors the apprentice who excels in the Level 4 competition at the Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society (SMWTCS) Annual Apprentice Contest. This recipient earns the opportunity to represent their local union and SMACNA-BC at the Canadian Council’s Sheet Metal Apprentice Competition, held annually across the country.
Colin Nam from Apollo Sheet Metal received the Alex Donaldson Award in November 2024, being honored as the Top Apprentice at the SMACNA-BC event.
Colin was the 2023 SMWTC Apprentice Contest Winner, 4th place competitor at the Canadian Council’s Sheet Metal Apprentice Competition and the Franco Pederzini Memorial Award recipient last year.
