Awarded: October 23, 2026 | Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026

The BFY Host Employer – Ambassador Award recognizes a Host Employer who has gone above and beyond to welcome, mentor and support BFY students, demonstrating leadership and commitment to workforce development in the skilled trades and construction sector.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The nominee must have hosted BFY students for a minimum of three years
  • The nominee must be a CANS member company in good standing
  • The nominee must conduct work in Nova Scotia
  • Nominees may be involved in any sector of the construction industry
  • Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome

Submission Requirements
All nominations must include a written submission, no more than 800 words total, that clearly addresses the following four criteria. Supporting materials are welcome and encouraged.
  1. Mentorship and Supervision (maximum 10 points)
  2. Program Engagement (maximum 10 points)
  3. Impact & Leadership (maximum 10 points)
  4. Student Onboarding (maximum 5 points)
How to Submit
  • Please review the full nomination package before you begin. You can access it here. Please note the survey must be completed in one sitting.
  • Submit your nomination by August 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. A.T.
  • This nomination will be completed in a form format, with each criterion addressed in its own response field. You may distribute your total word count of up to 800 words across the sections as you see fit.
  • Individual deadline extensions will not be granted. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
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