Mike Holmes

Birth Name:

Michael James Holmes

Birth Place:

Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Producer, Writer, Actor

Founder of The Holmes Foundation, which supports the training of youth in the skilled trades through apprenticeships, scholarships and bursaries
Participates in the Building Homes and Building Skills project, which builds green and sustainable First Nation housing and communities
Recognized in Canada's House of Commons for his support for improved building standards and skilled trades
Was nominated for a Gemini Award in 2008 for best lifestyle/practical information series for "Holmes on Homes․"
Works with Brad Pitt's foundation, "Make It Right," which builds healthy homes, buildings and communities for people in need and is a supporter of SOS Children's Villages, which provides housing for orphans around the world
Received an honorary doctorate of technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2008
Quote: "Life is what you give it, and if you give it, you're going to get it․ If want to excel, you have to be honest and professional․"
Accompanied the Canadian delegation, as an official advisor, to the Copenhagen Summit on Global Climate Change in 2010
Was the keynote speaker at the National Aboriginal Trades Symposium in 2008

2006Gemini - Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series:Nominated
2008Gemini - Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series:Nominated

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