sponsors - The Apprentice Challenge

2021 marks the 10th year since the NZCB Apprentice Challenge was first held. The Challenge recognises emerging building talent from across New Zealand, entries have tripled since the inaugural event with carpentry apprentices from 19 regions competing for the title. The challenge is open to apprentices employed by a NZCB member or enrolled with ITAB (Industry Training Association Building). The challenge is a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work and craftsmanship of up and coming New Zealand builders.

The Apprentice Challenge is run with generous support from our sponsors:

*All sponsors and prize values based on the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM competition and are subject to variation between annual events.

All participants in Regional Events

Prize Value $1000*

1^st Place – Tool Package – valued at $500

2^nd Place – Tool Package – valued at $300

3^rd Place – Tool Package – valued at $200

All participants:

Apprentice Challenge T Shirts
ITM Branded Merchandise

All participants in National Final receive Prize package Value $4000*

NZCB, ITM & Merchant Branded Clothing
Power Tools, Hand Tools and apparel.

First Place National Final

Prize package Value $10,000*

$7k Power tool & Hand tools package
$2k Technology Item
$1k ITM Gift Voucher

2^nd Place National Final

Prize package Value $7000*

$7k Power tool & package

3^rd Pace National Final

Prize package Value $5000*

$5k Power tool Package

NZCB Chairpersons Award

Prize package Value $3000

$3k Power tool package

Sponsorship opportunities available for those wanting to get involved – please contact us.