Apprentice Awards Nominations

We are now seeking nominations for these four awards:

• Architectural Aluminium Joinery Apprentice of the Year Award
• Allan Sage Glass & Glazing Apprentice of the Year Award
• Architectural Aluminium Joinery Most Promising Apprentice Award
• Glass & Glazing Most Promising Apprentice Award

Nominations can come from the employer, the training advisor or the apprentice themselves.

These prestigious awards not only recognise individual achievement but also highlight the importance of investing in quality training and development. By celebrating the best in the industry, we inspire future apprentices to aim high and ensure a strong, skilled workforce for years to come.

If you know an apprentice who deserves recognition or if you're an apprentice ready to showcase your talent, take the opportunity to be part of this legacy of excellence!

Stage 1: March – April

Nominations Open Wednesday 25 March 2026

Nominations Close Friday 1 May 2026, 5.00pm

Stage 2: May

Applications reviewed and judging commences

Shortlisted finalists notified

Online interviews conducted for finalists

Stage 3: May

Winners announced

Winners travel and accommodation booked by BCITO

Stage 4: June

Winners are celebrated at Window & Glass Association Gala Awards Dinner on Friday 19 June 2025 in Christchurch.

Nomination forms are online this year and include the following sections:

• Apprentice, Employer and Training Advisor details
• Why your apprentice written application – for Employers and Training Advisors
• Why you written application – for Apprentices
• Supporting documentation / project submission
• Declaration

We’d love to hear how you contribute to your team and how collaboration has helped deliver great results on site.

Share how you prioritise safety, any improvements you’ve helped introduce, and how you’ve embraced new tools, techniques, or ways of working to lift quality and efficiency. Including a real example will help bring your story to life.

Tell us what winning this award would mean for your future and for your place in the industry.

The project submission is the chance to showcase skills, experience, and achievements as a Glass and Glazing or Architectural Aluminium Joinery apprentice with a portfolio of work. It provides the judges with a clear picture of why you deserve to be a 2026 winner.

1. Either an employer or training advisor can nominate their apprentice.
2. An apprentice can self-nominate.
3. All three parties – the apprentice, the employer and the training advisor – must complete an online application form.
4. Apprentices for the Apprentice of the Year Award applications must submit a written application and project.
5. For the Most Promising Award applications, apprentices must submit a written application, and the project submission is optional.
6. Employers and training advisors are welcome to share additional information on their apprentice (section three - Supporting Documents) as part of their application, this is optional.

Finalists will be required to participate in an online interview with the judges. This will determine the winners.

Winners will travel to Christchurch for the Awards Gala on 19 June 2026. BCITO are delighted to support apprentices and will kindly arrange travel, accommodation, and tickets to the dinner for winning apprentices.

Entries are now open and close at 5.00pm, Friday 1 May 2026

Are you an employer or BCITO Training Adviser with an apprentice worth celebrating?

If you have an eligible apprentice who you believe is deserving of any of these awards, please all complete the online nomination forms!

• This shows you see potential in them and view them as future leaders
• It shows you believe in them, their skills and their abilities
• It helps them to feel valued as a good apprentice

Are you a worthy apprentice?

Show us why you deserve to be named Most Promising Apprentice or Apprentice of the Year at these industry awards for Architectural Aluminium Joinery and Glass & Glazing.

• There’s the opportunity to meet and network with industry leaders
• There is acknowledgement of your role in the future of the industry
• There are generous prizes up for grabs

Many thanks to WGANZ for supporting the award prizes, winners receive:

• $500 for Architectural Aluminium Joinery Most Promising Apprentice
• $1,000 for Architectural Aluminium Joinery Apprentice of the Year
• $500 for Glass & Glazing Most Promising Apprentice
• $1,000 for Allan Sage Glass & Glazing Apprentice of the Year

Nominations Open

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Nominations Close

Friday 1 May 2026, 5.00pm

Judging and Interviews

May 2026

Awards Evening

Friday 19 June 2026