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

The Champion in Education & Training Award recognizes a CANS member company that champion education by creating opportunities for their teams to learn, grow, and advance. This award celebrates organizations that invest in learning as a core part of how they do business.

The Champion in Education & Training Award highlights companies that view CANS Education as a strategic partner, actively participating in its programs, contributing to its success, and leveraging CANS-led learning opportunities to develop their people and support the broader industry.

Training programs do not need to be formal or externally certified to demonstrate impact. Submissions will be reviewed in context, taking company size, capacity, and scope of work into account.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The nominee must be a CANS member company in good standing
  • Demonstrated engagement with CANS education and training initiatives within the past two years
  • Have verifiable examples of formal or informal education, training, or mentorship programs that benefit workers, partners, or the broader industry
  • 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 (maximum 1,200 words) that clearly addresses each of the six criteria. We recommend drafting your submission in Word to help track your word count. Submissions exceeding the limit will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

Supporting materials are welcome and encouraged.
  1. Commitment to Workforce Training (maximum 25 points)
  2. Innovation in Education & Learning (maximum 20 points)
  3. Support for Career Growth (maximum 20 points)
  4. Industry Leadership & Sector Engagement (maximum 20 points)
  5. Measurable Results & Impact (maximum 15 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 1,200 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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