2025 NAIT Celebrates Award Recipients
Meet the champions, community-builders, mentors, visionaries and leaders celebrated as the 2025 award recipients. Read more about the lasting impact each has made through their spirit, dedication and generosity.
Industry Partner
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
Heavy Metal is named the Distinguished Industry Partner for their partnership with NAIT, dedication to industry, and community leadership.
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Friend of the Institute
Jay Westman
Jay Westman, co-founder and chairman of Jayman BUILT, is named the Distinguished Friend of the Institute for his leadership, contributions to NAIT, and impact in the community.
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Alumni
Rob LeLacheur
Rob LeLacheur, founder of Road 55, receives the Distinguished Alumni Award for his entrepreneurial success, community involvement, and dedication to NAIT.
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Alumni
Leroy Fontaine
Leroy Fontaine, motivational speaker, author and firefighter, receives the Alumni Award of Excellence for his advocacy for Indigenous culture and support for the community.
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Alumni
Bean Gill
Bean Gill, inclusion advocate and co-founder of ReYu Paralysis, receives the Alumni Award of Excellence for her dedication to breaking barriers and creating community.
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Alumni
Amy Gerlinsky
Amy Gerlinsky, founder of Lakeland Diagnostic, receives the Spirit of NAIT Alumni Award for her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to improving rural health-care accessibility.
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Alumni
Keeley Prockiw
Keeley Prockiw, Red Seal welder and project coordinator, receives the Spirit of NAIT Alumni Award for her leadership and advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in the skilled trades.
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