Three finalists have made it to the last stage of the 50th anniversary ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award.
They are:
Ewan Forsythe – Michael Nugent (ES) Ltd
Gary Hall – Dalkia Engineering Ltd
Jack Hawkins – Camelot Electrical Ltd
The judging panel met with the shortlisted candidates at ECA’s (Electrical Contractors’ Association) offices in London.
They looked for passion for learning and development; awareness of issues and challenges in the industry and a vision for the future; commitment to the industry and the ECA Member business they work for; and good communication skills.
Nominees have the chance to win rewards including £3,000, an overseas study trip to Austria and state of the art toolkit to begin their electrical engineering careers.
The winner’s ECA Member employer also has the chance to win a one-year BSI subscription (for businesses with a turnover below £6.5 million), and a one-year Electrical OM Licence worth more than £300.
The two runners-up apprentices and their ECA employers will also be rewarded.
Carolyn Mason, Strategic Skills Adviser at ECA, said:
“The calibre of those that were interviewed by the judging panel was extremely high. Each had qualities worthy of taking home the award.
“The three finalists absolutely hold the qualities and tenacity that we were looking for and we look forward to announcing the winner of our golden anniversary award soon.”
In this golden anniversary year, ECA and Edmundson Electrical recognises exceptionally talented apprentices from ECA Member businesses.
Apprentices are important role models in the construction industry by encouraging others to make electrical engineering a career through apprenticeship schemes. Apprentices and ECA Members also help the UK to ensure it has the skilled workforce to support future demand, including for the low carbon transition.
The winner will be announced at an awards luncheon to be held on Tuesday 16 September at The Royal Society in London.
