Congratulations to Bryan Iwata of Modern Niagara Vancouver, the 2025 recipient of the Franco Pederzini Memorial Award. Bryan was presented the award in November 2025 after placing first in Level 4 at the 2025 SMWTC Annual Apprentice Contest.
Established by Apollo Sheet Metal Ltd., the annual $1,000 scholarship honours Franco Pederzini, a former SMITB Trustee and SMWTCS Director, SMWTCS graduate and past Level 4 contest winner. Franco is remembered for his dedication to the sheet metal trade and his contribution to apprenticeship and training.
Bryan continued his competition journey in 2026, representing SMART Local 280 and SMACNA-BC at the Canadian Sheet Metal Apprentice Competition in Edmonton.
