{"id":114641,"date":"2026-06-03T10:25:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=114641"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:25:53","slug":"joel-foster-of-ontario-named-recipient-of-the-2026-john-oates-memorial-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/joel-foster-of-ontario-named-recipient-of-the-2026-john-oates-memorial-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Joel Foster of Ontario named recipient of the 2026 John Oates Memorial Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joel Foster, of Ontario, is the recipient of the 2026 John Oates Memorial Award. The John Oates Memorial Award is about recognizing a volunteer\u2019s significant contributions to the\u00a0Skills movement in Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foster is Coordinator of Architectural Technology &amp; Design\u00a0program at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario.\u00a0He has been involved with Skills Canada Ontario since 2012 and Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences\u00a0Canada since 2013.\u00a0Foster\u00a0is currently the Chair of the Architectural Technology &amp; Design Skill Area at the Skills Canada National Competition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participation in his Skill Area at the provincial level\u00a0and industry engagement\u00a0have\u00a0grown exponentially because of his efforts. Foster has also\u00a0made\u00a0many contributions\u00a0outside of skills competitions to engage students in career exploration in the skilled trades and technologies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through mentorship, innovation, and more than a decade of dedicated service, Joel has strengthened the Skills community and inspired youth and volunteers alike. He exemplifies the spirit of John Oates\u2014selfless,\u00a0inclusive, and deeply committed to advancing skills development in Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Congratulations,\u00a0Joel, on this well-deserved award!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joel Foster, of Ontario, is the recipient of the 2026 John Oates Memorial Award. 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