College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students brought home an impressive number of gold, silver and bronze medals from the 2026 Skills Canada Provincial Competition.
The competition featured hundreds of students and apprentices from across the province competing in a wide range of skilled trade and technology areas.
Among the standout competitors was graphic design student Madison Morgan from the Prince Philip Drive campus, who exceeded her own expectations with a gold medal win.
“When I found out I won gold, I was elated,” she said. “For this competition, I was up against some talented competitors, with much more experience than myself. I expected, at most, bronze, but certainly not gold. I felt all the stress that was weighing on me, over my own talent, abilities, and future suddenly vanish. It was nice to feel validated, like I'm really making progress with my hard work.”
Morgan also highlighted the support she received from CNA leading up to the competition, noting the role of faculty and accessibility of opportunities.
“CNA prepared me for this competition by not only covering costs, but by pushing the opportunity. One of my instructors, Craig Chislett, is very involved with skills so he made it very accessible and clear as to how to go about it. He helped me and multiple others prepare for the competition through honest feedback,” she said. “Craig and my other instructors here at CNA also helped push me to sign up by properly explaining the benefits of participating in the competition.”
Elizabeth Winney, President & CEO of CNA, said the results highlight the strength of education and training offered at CNA campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the commitment of its students and instructors.
“Our students continue to demonstrate that exceptional talent is being cultivated right here in Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Winney. “These medals showcase not only their technical skill, but also their determination, innovation, and perseverance. I am proud of our students, instructors, and mentors who have dedicated countless hours in preparation for this competition. Their achievements speak to the value of experiential learning and the lasting impact of education in the skilled trades and technology sectors.”
Gavin Toole, Chair of Skills Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador’s Board of Directors, praised the provincial competition and the impact the event continues to have on both youth and skilled trades awareness across the province.
“Over the years, our Annual Skilled Career Day has provided many young people in our province with the opportunity to hone their unique skill sets and to learn more about the valuable career options in the skilled trades and technologies,” he said. “We take great pride in the success of this event and anticipate it every year. We are so thrilled with this year’s results, and we look forward to seeing Team NL 2026 put their skills to the test at Nationals in Toronto in May!”
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CNA Medal Recipients at 2026 Skills Canada Provincial Competition
Gold
Nicole Pike (Prince Philip Drive) - IT Office Software
Bikramjit Singh Chandi (Prince Philip Drive) – IT Network Systems
Riley Passegger and Nikki Rose-Hare (Corner Brook) – CBDC: The Pitch
Kaitlyn Mitchelmore (Prince Philip Drive) - Baking
Samuel Pearce (Prince Philip Drive) - Cooking
Dylan Murray (Placentia) - Heavy Vehicle Technology
Brandon Clarke (Clarenville) - Carpentry
Gage Drover (Placentia) - Precision Machining
Ryan Jones (Gander) - Aerospace Technology
Claire Cooper (Gander) - Hairstyling
Andrew Simms (Seal Cove) - Electrical Installations
Madison Morgan (Prince Philip Drive) - Graphic Design
Matthew Critch (Prince Philip Drive) – Automotive Technologies
Matthew Blagdon (Prince Philip Drive) – Autobody Repair
Josh Gaudon (Corner Brook) – Electronics
Joel Loughlin (Burin) - Welding
Jung Wang (Prince Philip Drive) - Photography
Anthony Pascu (Ridge Road) - Architectural Tech and Design
Silver
Thea Bouzane (Prince Philip Drive) - IT Network Systems
Ashley Hoskins and Tristan John (Grand Falls-Windsor) – CBDC: The Pitch
Liam Porter (Prince Philip Drive) - Cooking
Alexander Simmonds (Ridge Road) - Refrigeration
Cody March (Clarenville) - Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Marielle Anne Nayga (Prince Philip Drive) – IT Office Software
Logan Head (Placentia) - Heavy Vehicle Technology
Ryan George (Placentia) - Precision Machining
Kevin Marche (Prince Philip Drive) – Automotive Technologies
Cole Moyst (Prince Philip Drive) – Autobody Repair
Mitchell Peters (Corner Brook) – Electronics
Ethan Scott (Port aux Basques) - Welding
Emmanuel Boakye (Prince Philip Drive) - Photography
Olivia Gillespie (Prince Philip Drive) - Graphic Design
Pearl Ashibuogwu (Ridge Road) - Architectural Tech and Design
Bronze
William Brooke (Ridge Road) - Refrigeration
Austin Whalen (Placentia) - Heavy Vehicle Technology
Nathan Cooney (Prince Philip Drive) - IT Network Systems
Liam Senior and Breanna Seward (Prince Philip Drive) - CBDC: The Pitch
Jayden Ryan (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) - Carpentry
Nakita Morris (Prince Philip Drive) - Graphic Design
Chanti Martin (Prince Philip Drive) - Cooking
Jacob Chevalier (Placentia) - Precision Machining
Alexander Glover (Gander) – Automotive Technologies
Jason House (Prince Philip Drive) – Autobody Repair
Aidan Dominie (Ridge Road) – Electronics
Braden McCarthy (Burin) - Welding
Ayotomi Awojide (Prince Philip Drive) - Photography
Maya Dalley (Ridge Road) - Architectural Tech and Design
Congratulations as well to:
Michael Hiscock (UA Local 740) - Gold, Plumbling
Devin Owens - Gold, Refrigeration
Jared Tucker (UA Local 740) - Gold, Sprinkler Systems
Liam Barber (UA Local 740) - Gold, Steamfitter/Pipefitter
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