Apprentice of the Year

The "Apprentice of the Year" award is given to the top apprentice bricklayer and carpenter in the state. In addition to an award, the apprentices receive a cash award of $1,000 each.

This award is co-sponsored by the AGC of Michigan, BAC Local 9 and the Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund.

Receipients of this award must demonstrate superior achievement in the following areas: Attendance and punctuality on the job, outstanding craft mastery and productivity, leadership skills and teamwork, safety awareness, spirit of competitiveness, commitment to their craft, employer and the construction community.

Apprentice of the Year Recipients

2009

Carpenter - Andrew Parkinson of Sterling

Bricklayer- Nicholas Peacock of Vicksburg

Construction Labor - Billy Woolwine, III of Millington

Operating Engineer - David Wilks, Jr.

2008

Carpenter - Howard D. Morrow, II of Pinckney

Bricklayer- Keith Leaym of Pinckney

Cement Mason - Michael Volpe of Dearborn Heights

2007

Carpenter - Mike Busick of Marquette

Bricklayer - Thomas Belanger of Detroit

2006

Carpenter -Theodore Nelson of Manton

Bricklayer - Leward Hall of Saginaw

2005

Carpenter -Wilbert Woody of Kalamazoo

Bricklayer -David Hackett of Saginaw