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Mark Langan Apprentice Achievement Award

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 monetary award plus plaque

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Good performance in apprenticeship school

Other requirements

  • Apprentices in Local Lodge 555
  • Must demonstrate
  • Commitment to the Boilermaker trade
  • Volunteerism

Overview

An award recognizing apprentices who demonstrate commitment to the Boilermaker trade, established through a memorial donation by the children of the late Mark Langan.

Geographic Scope: Local Lodge 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)

Eligibility:

  • Apprentices in Local Lodge 555
  • Must demonstrate:
    • Commitment to the Boilermaker trade
    • Volunteerism
    • Good attendance at union meetings
    • Strong work ethic on the job
    • Good performance in apprenticeship school
    • Respect from co-workers

Award Details:

  • $1,000 monetary award
  • Commemorative plaque
  • First recipient: Mike McMullin (December 1, 2010)

Background: The award was established through a $5,000 memorial donation from Clinton Langan and Shelley Herrick, children of the late Mark Langan. Mark Langan was a Boilermakers member since 1969, serving as Local 555's recording secretary and president (1986-2002). He was instrumental in constructing the lodge's first in-house welding and training facilities and was actively involved in union events throughout his life. Mark Langan died April 10, 2010.

Contact Information:

  • Local Lodge 555
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Business Rep/Training Coordinator: Ted Stark

What International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$212K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$10K–$67K
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Fields of Work

  • Education

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