An annual award in memory of RRC Polytech alumnus, Carl Ballegeer, will support an Apprentice Sheet Metal student who excels at problem solving, creativity, and teamwork; one who is passionate about their career; and who displays a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Carl attended RRC Polytech right out of high school, working for a local heating and cooling company, while at the same time pursuing an apprenticeship path that earned him his journeyman and Red Seal designations in 2004. He then started his own company: Ballegeer Heating and Cooling.

Carl spent countless hours teaching and mentoring his younger colleagues and took great pride in his work and his career. His passion and work ethic earned him the respect of everyone he worked with and inspired family and friends to establish this award, which supports skilled tradespeople in training who share and who demonstrate Carl’s values.

“Thank you to Carl’s family and friends for their generosity in creating this award. Students who attend construction trades programs at RRC Polytech show up every day with the willingness to learn and demonstrate their skills. Hands-on applied learning is critical in the trades, and awards like this make it possible for students to focus on their training. In my years working at the College I’ve seen how this kind of support can take the weight off someone’s shoulders, and help a struggling student become a leader in the classroom and their careers.”

Guy Poirier, Chair, Construction Trades at RRC Polytech

Support Carl’s Legacy

Please donate today to the Carl Robert Ballegeer Memorial Award and help support the future generation of skilled tradespeople who, like Carl, pursue their career training with passion, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.  

You can contribute to the Carl Robert Ballegeer Memorial Award and strengthen the impact of his legacy by donating in the following ways:

Online (please designate your gift in memory of Carl Ballegeer)

by phone by calling 204-619-0139

By mail:

RRC Polytech Development Office
C306-2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9

Award Description

This $1,000 annual award, in memory of RRC Polytech alumnus and entrepreneur, Carl Robert Ballegeer (1980–2020), celebrates friendship and highlights a student passionate about their career; one who excels at problem solving, creativity, and teamwork, while displaying a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

The successful candidate will be an Apprentice Sheet Metal student who has displayed the above qualities, as selected by the faculty.