THE builders, plasterers, electricians and plumbers of the future were recognised for their skill at the The York College Construction Awards.

They pay tribute to the excellence of students and apprentices studying carpentry and joinery, brickwork, plastering, stonemasonry, professional and technical studies, electrical, painting & decorating and plumbing at the college.

York Press:

More than 60 individuals awards and trophies, with many sponsored by the region’s industry employers, were presented in a special ceremony.

A formal welcome by Principal, Dr Alison Birkinshaw, was followed by the presentation of awards by special guest Stefanie Stead of RIBA, who is the Regional Chair of the Construction Industry Council for Yorkshire and Humber. Rob Holmes, Head of Division for Construction at York College, gave a Vote of Thanks.

The following Special Awards were presented:

• York Guild of Building Silver Medal for Excellence in Stonemasonry – Moray Weston

• York Guild of Building Bronze Medal for Excellence in Electronic Installations – Michael Bassett

• York Guild of Building Bronze Medal for Excellence in Plumbing – Kevin Tomlin

• UCATT Apprentice of the Year – Damian Puleston

• York Consortium for Conservation and Craftsmanship Award – Beatrice Searle

• Worshipful Company of Masons’ Award – Lewis Morrison

Rob Holmes, head of division for construction at York College, said: “I feel very privileged and proud to work with such talented students – they are the foundation of our industry. At York College we deliver high quality training across all the construction craft trades and professional technical qualifications, and our purpose is to supply the Construction industry with highly skilled individuals who possess the expertise the industry needs. This magnificent occasion recognises the achievements of the industry professionals of the future.”

Awards:

Brickwork: Alexander Young JP Birch Prize; Charles Young Mitchell & Urwin Award; Laurence Rose GEM Construction Award; Jake Bovingdon York College Tutors Award; Christopher Popely National Federation of Builders (BEC) Shield; Damian Puleston York Handmade Brick Company Award

Carpentry and Joinery: Josh Ward Portakabin Award; William Ellis Houghtons of York Craftsmanship Award; Becky Johnson National Federation of Builders (BEC) Shield; Jon Butler-Meadows Clive Walker Shield; Harry Bedford Yorkshire Housing Award; Luis Putsche York College Tutors Award; Sam Batters Persimmon Homes Award; Louis Faithfull Trustspan Award; Peter Wright Howdens Joinery Company Award

Stonemasonry: Dominic Dalby City & Guilds Trophy; Emeline Michel Freemasons Charity Yorkshire North and East Ridings Award; Adam Beaumont Peter Moore Masonry Award; Adam Beaumont Historic Property Restoration Ltd Award; Mae Owens York Minster Award; Joanne Thompson York College Tutors Award (Jay De-Martine Memorial Award)

Plumbing: Gregory Causer Watermark Award; Nick Leedham Yorkshire Water Prize; Owen Hick Peglar Yorkshire Award; Justin McGuirk Peglar Yorkshire Award; Matthew Fensome Ceejay Award; Jonathan Kemp Aqualisa Award

Electrical : Aaron Garnett York College Tutors Award; Stuart Rose Travis Perkins Award; Scott Mullikin Edmundson Electrical Award; Christopher Steele City Electrical Factors Award; Adam Hopper York College Tutors Award; Joseph Horn York College Tutors Award; Timothy Thrasher YESSS Electrical Award

Painting & Decorating : Josh Keeble Painting & Decorating Association Award; Katie Cammidge Alfred Bagnall Trophy; Lewis Mackinder National Federation of Builders (BEC) Trophy; Sam Kirby Painting & Decorating Association Shield; Connor Bradley Novus Property Solutions Shield

Plastering: Samuel Armstrong Tom Rhodes & Sons Award

Fresh Start: Kevin Tomlin Riccall Regen Achievement Award

Professional and Technical: Samuel Cooper York College Tutors Award; Lauren Clark Glentrool Award; Yasmin Copeland Norman Lilley Memorial Trust Award; Saul Bunyan Wildgoose Construction Award; Alex Press CIOB Brian Randall Memorial Award; Thomas Warrington Wildgoose Construction Award; Alistair Snaith York College Tutors Award; Megan Sadler Chartered Institute of Building Shield; Adam Lines National Federation of Builders (BEC) Trophy; Blaine Key Wildgoose Construction Award; Tyler Scott LHL Group Award

Medals for Excellence: Moray Weston Guild of Building Silver Medal for Excellence in Stonemasonry; Michael Bassett Guild of Building Bronze Medal for Excellence in Electrical Installations; Kevin Tomlin Gulid of Building Bronze Medal for Excellence in Plumbing; David Chamberlain Special Merit Award for Excellence in contracting operations; Beatrice Searle York Consortium For Conservation & Craftsmanship Award; Damian Puleston The UCATT Apprentice of the Year; Craig Partington Kevin Clancy Building Award for tenacity, dedication and attainment in learning; Harry Hope CIC Award; Lewis Morrison Worshipful Company of Masons’ Prize