Master Builder Award

The Master Builder Award was established to allow an apprentice to nominate a journeyman whom they have interacted with personally and/or whom they feel has gone above and beyond to pass on the knowledge of the trade, the camaraderie of mentorship, and/or the spirit of the Brotherhood. Journeymen can be the difference between success and failure for an apprentice. This award is intended to cast light on those Journeymen who have allowed their inner light to shine and are helping pass the torch to the next generation of the Brotherhood.

For the struggles that have come before us, the battles we are currently facing, and for those who will fight the good fight long after we are gone. Keep the touch burning. Labor Omnia Vincit

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a Journeyman-level carpenter.
• Must have been in good standing for the previous 6 months.
• Must not have received this award in the past 2 calendar years.
• Must have completed all scheduled training at the time of nomination.
• In the event of a tiebreaker, or an excessive number of nominated Journeymen, training records, contractors/foreman recommendations, E-Board, and work hours will be used for further evaluation.

Examples/Reasons for nomination, Journeyman must meet at least one of the following:

• This Journeyman has gone “above and beyond” with their apprentices on a jobsite.
• This Journeyman exemplifies the definition of what it means to be part of a Brotherhood, sharing information and supporting Union initiatives.  
• This Journeyman has donated time in the form of community service or additional Mandatory Union Participation activities.

Instructions:

1. Verify that the eligibility requirements have been met.
2. Fill out the attached questionnaire completely. Please be as specific as possible, keeping in mind that any information may be used for publication.
3. Include your name and phone number, in case follow-up information is needed.
4. Return before December 31st to Local 277, hit send to link.
5. The Master Builders Award winner will be selected by a committee, including delegates appointed by the President of the Local, and announced and presented at the pin ceremony/apprentice graduation presented at the Winter Ball.  
6. Journeymen not selected will need to be re-nominated for consideration.
7. As the nominating apprentice, please note that if the Journeyman that you nominate is selected to receive the award, your presence at the award ceremony is expected.