Photo from the HiMark Annual Golf Tournament: (l-r) Sam Adams, president, HiMark; Melanie Winter, executive director, Support Ontario Youth (SOY); Ross Adams, HiMark; and Robert Cattle, executive director Canadian Tooling and Machining Association (CTMA). (photo: courtesy of SOY)
Over 140 golfers consisting of HVAC professionals and skilled trades enthusiasts gathered for the annual HiMark Golf Tournament, held on August 7th at Banty’s Roost golf club north of Brampton, Ont., raising $15,510 to help fund Support Ontario Youth (SOY) and its ongoing contributions to the skilled trades community.
“We are incredibly thankful to HiMark for their commitment to supporting the skilled trades and for choosing SOY as the beneficiary of this fantastic event,” said Melanie Winter, executive director at SOY, in a media release. “The success of this tournament is a testament to the strong community support for the skilled trades. The funds raised will go a long way in helping us continue our mission to mentor, guide, and support the next generation of tradespeople as they navigate their apprenticeship journeys.”
Sam Adams, president of HiMark Occupational Skills Training Centre, also thanked those who participated and supported the event. “This is the first year we decided to utilize our annual golf tournament to raise money for a charitable cause and SOY was the unanimous choice,” said Adams in a the release.
“We understand the importance of promoting the skilled trades to the next generation. We are greatly appreciative of non-profit partners such as SOY who play an essential role facilitating between industries, trade partners, government bodies, school boards, and prospective apprentices. Supporting the future of the skilled trades workforce takes a collaborative effort between us all.”
HiMark has been an active HVAC training provider since 1995 and has six campuses across Ontario.
