CTMA 2021 apprentice award nominations are now open The awards have been given out annually since 1994 to recognized outstanding apprentices and pre-apprentices for the contribution they make to the industry. May 5, 2021 Canadian Plastics Nominations are now open for the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) apprentice awards. CTMA member companies may nominate up to three apprentices and/or pre-apprentices (in any combination) annually for the selection committee’s consideration. The awards have been given out annually since 1994 to recognized outstanding apprentices and pre-apprentices for the contribution they make to the industry. Advertisment Selected apprentices will receive an award of up to $1,000; pre-apprentices will receive an award of up to $500; and tools, training packages, and other trade-related items are available subject to the level of sponsorship received.