Each year, the John Tackaberry Future Leaders Award is presented to a deserving apprentice who demonstrates the drive and commitment to be a leader at home, on the worksite, and in their community.This year's winner is Katherine Keagan, Boilermakers Local 146. Katherine Keagan, Boilermakers Local 146 is presented with the John Tackaberry Future Leaders Awardby Audrey Kronewitt, John and Jacquie's daughter, at the Building Trades of Alberta 2018 ConferenceKatherine Keagan addressed the BTA 2018 Conference and talked about leadership and how she tries to be a leader in her career.John TackaberryJohn Tackaberry's career included serving as a Journeyman Red Seal Glazier with Local 1725, Calgary Business Representative for Local 177, Chairman of the Building Trades of Alberta, and Director of the Building Trades of Alberta Charitable Foundation.John also served on the Canadian Board of Trustees of the International Local Union and District Council Pension Fund, and he co-chaired the Board of Trustees of the IUPAT Local 177 Benefit Trust Fund. John believed deeply in the union movement, in his many union brothers and friends, and in giving back to the community through volunteer work and mentoring apprentices. John TackaberryRead More
