Image  **Canada’s Largest Celebration of Manufacturing** Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Southwestern Ontario Branch hosted its 28th annual Manufacturers’ Scholarship Awards & Recognition Night on May 4th at RBC Place London to recognize ten outstanding students with scholarships, while celebrating [award recipient alumni](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpDT3rLbKkc) dating back to the early 2000’s. Drawing 300+ leaders from industry and academia, it was their largest awards night to date. Since 1995, CME-SWOB has awarded more than $300,000 to hundreds of students pursuing careers in engineering and the skilled trades. The annual Recognition Night is the largest event of its kind in Canada. The scholarships reflect a greater emphasis on technical skills in the new Ontario high school curriculum, including a new mandatory technology education credit. Image  Image  **The Ivey Academy Manufacturer of the Year - Partner in Education** Also recognized, [Trudell Medical International](https://www.trudellmed.com/) as the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year for providing extensive hands-on learning opportunities for students through co-ops, internships, plant tours and other initiatives. Image  **Mentor of the Year** New this year, CME-SWOB introduced a Mentor of the Year Award which was presented to [Robert Collins](https://www.ledc.com/staff/robert-collins), Director of Workforce Development at the London Economic Development Corporation, for his significant contributions to the London community, mentorship and talent development. **Passion for Community** CME-SWOB is an independent chapter of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, led by a team of dedicated volunteers and fully funded by community sponsorships. Next year’s Recognition Night is slated for May 8th, 2024 at RBC Place London. Connect with [Candace Campbell](mailto:%20candace@nutsforcheese.com), Chair, to learn about partnership opportunities. Image