Bright sparks from wholesaler and manufacturer businesses across the UK were celebrated for their outstanding achievements in an Apprenticeship and the EDA Product Knowledge studies at the Electrical Distributors\u2019 Association\u2019s Learning Achievement Awards recently.<\/p>\n
Now in their ninth year the annual EDA Learning Achievement Awards took place at London\u2019s Shard on Friday 10 March 2023. The trophies were presented by EDA President, Stearn Electric\u2019s Managing Director, Charlie Lacey, and by John Henry, Managing Director at sponsors EDA Apprenticeships Plus, the organisation which operates the Association\u2019s Apprenticeship Service.<\/p>\n
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Margaret Fitzsimons, EDA CEO, said: \u201cA high point in the EDA calendar in every sense, this event at the Shard brings together not only the trophy winners and their business colleagues but also family and friends to share their moment in the spotlight. It\u2019s a wonderful showcase for careers in the UK\u2019s electrotechnical sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations to this year\u2019s trophy winners who have worked exceptionally hard and we watch their careers with interest. This year it is particularly rewarding because we\u2019re looking back on individual achievements from the last 12 months, and it was in 2022 that our Modules won the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very pleasing to recognise those who have studied every one of our 12 EDA Product Knowledge Modules, achieving at least 10 distinctions in the process. They join a very select group of EDA learners. During 2022 Stephen Harris, Paul Carter, Lauren Notton, and Phoebe Avenell joined the group \u2013 they are all great ambassadors for the EDA\u2019s training.\u201d<\/p>\n
The EDA\u2019s Learning Achievement Awards recognise outstanding performance during the last 12 months in the EDA Product Knowledge Modules, an Apprenticeship, or a combination of both. This year\u2019s trophy winners are:<\/p>\n
1. Emma Baggott, R & M Electrical Group Ltd, Bristol, part of the ANEW buying group, for Distinction grades in module studies;<\/p>\n
2. Phoebe Avenell, 3 Line Electrical Wholesale, Peterborough, part of the AWEBB buying group, for Distinction grades in modules studies;<\/p>\n
3. Ben Ray, CEF, Cramlington, Northumberland, for a Distinction in his Trade Supplier Apprenticeship;<\/p>\n
4. Zack Thorpe, Edmundson Electrical Ltd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire for a Distinction in his Apprenticeship and in all 12 of the modules;<\/p>\n
5. Jamie Cooper, Edmundson Electrical Ltd, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, for a Distinction in his Apprenticeship and in all 12 of the modules;<\/p>\n
6. Charlie Christie, Central Electrical Distributors Ltd, Braintree, Essex, part of the Fegime UK buying group, for an outstanding performance in his Apprenticeship and module studies;<\/p>\n
7. Lauren Fuller, ZLT Electrical, Ashford, Kent, part of The IBA Buying Group, for Distinction grades in her module studies;<\/p>\n
8. Matthew Bradley, QVS Electrical Supplies, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, for Distinction grades in his module studies;<\/p>\n
9. Emmet Gaule, Kellihers, Waterford, part of Rexel UK Ltd, for Distinction grades in his module studies.<\/p>\n
Jordon Tuck, Termination Technology, Bristol, (EDA Manufacturer), for outstanding performance in his apprenticeship and module studies.<\/p>\n
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Three further Learning Achievement Trophies were awarded to those who have studied all 12 EDA Modules, achieving at least 10 Distinctions. 2023\u2019s high achievers are:<\/p>\n
Stephen Harris, Midshires Electrical & Lighting Ltd, Northampton, part of the Fegime UK buying group;
\nPaul Carter, 3 Line Electrical Wholesale, Norwich, part of the AWEBB buying group;
\nLauren Notton, R & M Electrical Group Ltd, Bristol, part of the ANEW buying group.<\/p>\n
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