FIS and Worshipful Company of Plaisterers have announced the winners of the sector Training Awards at its gala lunch held at Plaisterers’ Hall in London today.

In front of a packed audience at Plaisterers’ Hall, the winners of the 2024 Training Awards were announced and presented by Guest Speaker and TV personality Mark Millar.

The Awards are a collaboration between FIS and The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers to recognise outstanding apprentices and students, and individuals and organisations that have made a lasting contribution to training and development in plastering and interior trades. Also recognised were the Rising Stars of our sector and a Lifetime contribution to skills and training development.

James Minett, Master of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, said “The Company is absolutely delighted to once again host these prestigious awards in our magnificent Hall.  We are very pleased to have once again teamed up with FIS to recognise the achievements of many within plastering and the finishes and interiors sector”.

Commenting on the awards, FIS President Ian Strangward said: “I congratulate all the amazing people shortlisted today. It is a good choice to join this rewarding sector and well done on your achievements to date”

The 2024 award winners are:

Apprentice of  the Year – Plastering
WINNER: Paige Martin of Drywall Contracts

Runners up: Newton Robinson of Andrew J Winner Plastering and Oliver Berwick of Decorative and Ornamental Plastering

Apprentice / Student of the Year – Interior Systems
WINNER: Shaun McKenna of Errigal Contracts

Runners up: Jason Russell of Measom Dryline and Jacob Milsom of Tapper Interiors

Student of the Year – Plastering
WINNER: Alicia Johnson studying at the City of Liverpool College

Runners up: Ruby Hillary, studying at Coleg Llandrillo and Tyler Davies-Brown studying at The College Merthyr Tydfil

Professional Apprentice of the Year
WINNER: Jake Jones of Measom Dryline

Runners up: Michael Dillon of OCL London and Ben Holden of OCL Facades

Colleges and Independent Training Providers (large)
Winner – NPTC Group of Colleges
Runner up – Llandrillo College Rhos on Sea

Colleges and Independent Training Providers (small)
Winner – Carlisle College
Runner up – Craven College

Formula Trophy
WINNER: South Lanarkshire College

FIS Member Training Programme
WINNER: Zentia

Training Champion
WINNER: Kate Kerslake of CarringtonLime Heritage Skills CIC

Rising Star
WINNER: Edward Tapper of Tapper Interiors

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their hard work and dedication in pursuing their academic goals!

Our thanks go to our awards and event sponsors British Gypsum, Saint-Gobain Formula, The Plaisterers Charity and CITB.

Read all about the winners here

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