Annual Central Coast Outstanding Apprentice Awards & Reception 2025
The Central Coast Construction Trades was proud once again to recognize outstanding apprentices from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. This year also saw the addition of two new awards: the "Spark Plug" award, honoring the efforts of allied organizations in promoting apprenticeships in the trades, and "Construction Trades Champion," honoring those who fight to ensure pursuing the trades remains a path to prosperity. The evening featured inspiring speeches by State Senator John Laird, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, and others.
LR: Oracio Tapia, Silbestre Albor, Cody Hunstad, Devin Richards, Antonio Esquivias, Kim Larson
IBEW Local 413 Business Manager Bill Baker speaks to the award ceremony attendees.
IBEW Local 413 Outstanding Apprentice of the Year Honoree Kim Larson receives her award from Business Manager Bill Baker.
LR: Oracio Tapia, Silbestre Albor, Cody Hunstad, Devin Richards, Antonio Esquivias, Kim Larson
Attendees were also treated to videos showcasing the skills of the honorees, featuring introductions by their business managers praising their dedication and commitment to their craft. (See the videos below by clicking or tapping their photos).
Our 2025 Honorees
Annual Central Coast Outstanding Apprentice Awards & Reception 2024
"It was my honor to help acknowledge the immense value of apprenticeship programs within our building trades; and applaud the Central Coast individuals who have excelled in them. These programs are not just a pathway to a good-paying job – they are a cornerstone of our economy and our communities, and reflect the commitment to skill, to learning, and to excellence shared by the hardworking union families across our region," Congressman Salud Carbajal
