Reception & Awards
October 23, 2024 - Illuminarium
The inaugural Magnet Awards for Pioneering Leadership in the Ecosystem (MAPLE) were presented at Magnet Network Live. These awards recognized the exceptional efforts of organizations driving innovation and making a significant impact on connectivity, inclusivity, and productivity for the future of work.
Canada’s Building Trades Unions and Skillplan were jointly presented with the Changemaking Champion award for their pioneering work in close partnership with Canada’s provincial trade councils to elevate and activate pan-Canadian partnerships and innovative technologies in critical sectors.
BioTalent Canada and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium received the Collaboration Catalyst award for forming an exploratory pilot to assess and identify areas of common practice and opportunities across industries for deeper collaboration in labour market information.
Economic Development Winnipeg received the Technology Trailblazer award for the Work in Manitoba Portal, which leverages technology to support jobseekers, newcomers, and employers, bridging and supporting supply and demand for the provincial labour market.