| The CITB Apprenticeship Awards took place on 7 November at Merchant Taylor’s Hall, London. The event saw nine young apprentices and three employers from across England, Scotland and Wales commended for their commitment to their construction apprenticeships.
The winners were presented with their awards by broadcaster and property entrepreneur, Sarah Beeny, best known for presenting UK shows such as Property Ladder, Streets Ahead and Britain’s Best Homes. The 13 winners are: Apprentice of the Year Category Zoe Evans; painter and decorator; Llanelli – Apprentice of the Year, Wales and overall GB Apprentice of the Year Shayne Davis; bricklayer; Trowbridge – Apprentice of the Year, England John McMenamin; plasterer; Greenock –Apprentice of the Year, Scotland
Inspirational Apprentices of the Year Joshua Williams; bricklayer; Tylorstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf Kieran Learmonth; joiner; Stenness, Orkney Andrew Sykes; bricklayer; Northallerton, North Yorkshire Kenny Sandison; scaffolder; Liverpool David Voss; construction operator; Colchester, Essex
Specialised Applied Programme Learner of the Year Richardas Kukoris; sheet metal roofer; London
Large Employer of the Year Berkeley Homes (Capital) PLC; Cobham
SME Employer of the Year Lloyd & Gravell Ltd; Llanelli
Micro Employer of the Year Airborne Bathroom Services; Liverpool
The Workplace Mentor of the Year category was introduced this year. It recognises those who provide practical support and personal guidance to apprentices, enabling them to develop professionally and personally. Workplace Mentor of the Year Douglas Gibb; Aberdeen City Council
Kevin Mcloughlin, CITB board member and founder and Managing Director of Mcloughlin Decorating, said: “This ceremony has been nothing short of inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the finalists’ stories and especially about the work employers are doing for their apprentices. CITB continue to support people in their construction careers and the employers who make this possible. Congratulations to everyone”. |