FIS and Worshipful Company of Plaisterers have announced the winners of the sector Training Awards at its lunch held at Plaisterers’ Hall in London today.
In front of a packed audience at Plaisterers’ Hall, the winners of the 2025 Training Awards were announced and presented by Guest Speaker Philippa Tuttiett.
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.
John Telling, 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 delighted to have 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. Today provides and opportunity to celebrate and recognise that every nominee, every mentor, every employer here is part of a bigger story. A story of an industry evolving and building the competence base we need to build tomorrow”
The 2025 award winners are:
Apprentice of the Year – Plastering
WINNER: Jake Waite of Wannop
Runners up: Damian Hayes from Thomas and Wilsons, and George Stamp of Locker and Riley (Fibrous Plastering)
Apprentice / Student of the Year – Interior Systems
WINNER: Nicole McKeown of Errigal Contracts
Runners up: Sam Woodward of Measom Dryline and Dawson Dellar of ACS Plastering
Student of the Year – Plastering
WINNER: Monique Fennell of Cadman and Manpen Systems
Runners up: Mohammad Abuali studying at The City of Liverpool College and Yusuf Ibrahim studying at Derby College
Colleges and Independent Training Providers (large)
Winner – NPTC Group of Colleges
Runner up – Coleg Menai
Colleges and Independent Training Providers (small)
Winner – The Skills Centre
Runner up – Carlisle College
Formula Trophy
WINNER: KL Langton Descorative Plasterwork
FIS Member Training Programme
WINNER: Zentia
Training Champion
WINNER: Terry McDermott of Errigal Contracts
Rising Star
WINNER: Craig Dyson of TPI Taping and Jointing
Lifetime Contribution to Training Award
WINNER: Richard Jones of Grwp Llandrillo Menai
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.