Tradeswomen Heroes Award

Funder: NABTU (North America's Building Trades Unions) - Tradeswomen's Committee and Apprenticeship & Training Committee (Local 49 participates)

Geographic Scope: National program (includes Local 49 members)

Focus Areas: Recognition of outstanding women in building trades

Award Structure:

• Four tradeswomen recognized per month
  • 2 apprentices
  • 2 journey-level workers

Eligibility:

• Women building trades workers
• Apprentices and journey-level workers
• Must demonstrate outstanding performance and contributions

Background: Program launched in October 2020 by NABTU's Tradeswomen's Committee and Apprenticeship & Training Committee to honor outstanding building trades sisters. This is a national recognition program.

Contact Information:

• NABTU Tradeswomen's Committee
• IUOE Local 49 for local participation information
• Phone: 612-788-9441
• Website: local49.org

Application Process

Nomination-Based: Tradeswomen Heroes recognizes workers through a nomination process.

How to Nominate:

• Click link provided on Local 49 website for NABTU's nomination information
• Nominate outstanding women apprentices or journey-level workers

Timeline: Continuous rolling program with monthly recognition cycles

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