In the UK the CPA - the Construction Plant Association - held its award ceremony for the top UK apprentices in the equipment sector earlier today.
As always there was a strong turnout with several hundred young trainee operators, hire-desk controllers, technicians and mechanics etc..
The winners are:
Plant Mechanic of the year – Bethan Whittaker from KJ Services in Wales – possibly the first woman to win the award? Plant Technician of the Year – Morgan Wardle of Banks Plant Solutions
Morgan Wardle Hire Controller of the year – Millie Scott-Young of Sunbelt Rentals
The Hire Controller award goes to … Millie Scott-Young of Sunbelt Operator of the year – Reece Stray of LLynch Young Plant Operative (operator) – Josh Jones of LLynch Lifting Technician of the year - Zac Bradshaw of Commhoist
Zac Bradshaw receives his award Plant Installer of the year – Hayden Chappell of Southern Hoist Services College of the year – Bridgend College Apprentice Mentor of the year Individual - Steve Gwynn of Sunbelt Rentals Apprentice Mentor of the year - group – Dave Rogers of LLynch Best Personal Statement – Shannon Weiss Judges Special Award – Tom Williams of CBL Judges Special Award – for International Development – Courtney Price of SMT
The National UK winners Vertikal Comment
It is inspiring to see so many young students learning to play a leading role in the construction equipment industry, whether that be technician or on the Hire desk.
We would like to see more powered access, crane and telehandler students/apprentices to be put forward for the 2025 awards – so start thinking about it.
A full review of the event will be published in the next Cranes & Access magazine.
Entries for the 2025 awards open in January - if you have any great apprentices get planning!!
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