The RBC Best of Region Award presented by RBC is a medal and $1,500 prize awarded to one competitor (or each member of a team) from each province and territory during the Skills Canada National Competition’s Closing Ceremonies.

This prestigious award is a testament to the skill and knowledge of its recipient. The RBC Best of Region Award is given to the competitor with the best weighted score from each province and territory.

Congratulations to the 2025 Winners:

Alberta: Dane Schmidt, Welding, Secondary

British Columbia: Eric Wu, Industrial Control, Post-Secondary

Manitoba: Kane Gervin, Electronics, Secondary

New Brunswick: Alice Michaud, Car Painting, Post-Secondary

Newfoundland and Labrador: Devin Owens, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Post-Secondary

Northwest Territories: Brad Olson, Heavy Vehicle Technology, Post-Secondary

Nova Scotia: Keira MacLellan and Tuesday Neves, 2D Character Computer Animation, Secondary

Nunavut: Brandon Kownirk Donovan, Heavy Vehicle Technology, Post-Secondary

Ontario: Noah Rittenhouse, CNC Machining, Post-Secondary

Prince Edward Island: Emili Bykovsky, Architectural Technology & Design, Post-Secondary

Quebec: Lauriane Parisien, Graphic Design Technology, Secondary

Saskatchewan: Jorda Thomas, Graphic Design Technology, Post-Secondary

Yukon: Kate Pearson, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Post-Secondary