Training Awards Lunch

Recognising excellence and achievement in Plastering and Interior Trades

On 24 November the sector will come together to celebrate training in our sector, recognising those that are delivering training, undertaking training and progressing in their careers within the plastering and interior fit-out sector.

If you are keen to demonstrate that your business is passionate about the importance of training and skills development then why not take a look at the sponsorship opportunities this event provides.

Event Details

Date: 24 November 2026

Timings: 12:00 – 15:30

Location: Plaisterers Hall, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5JU

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Guest Speaker – Jimmy Gittins

We will be joined by guest speaker Jimmy Gittins, a powerful motivational speaker, mental fitness advocate, and former rugby league player whose story inspires audiences to overcome adversity and achieve their goals.

Before his life-changing injury in 2002, Jimmy successfully ran a construction company with his family alongside his rugby career. After suffering a serious neck injury that ended his playing career, Jimmy spent nine months in hospital rebuilding his life. Unable to return to his previous career, he turned adversity into opportunity pushing the boundaries of what is possible, completing incredible challenges including becoming only the second person in history to hand-cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in a record 11 days.

With a passion for mental health, resilience, and the power of mindset, Jimmy shares his journey of determination, positivity, and overcoming limitations.

Training Awards

The 2025 winners were announced and presented by Philippa Tuttiett, founder of the UK’s first building company to offer an all-female work force. The categories announced include:

The achievement of apprentices
Students who have exceeded beyond expectations
The delivery of training by colleges and training providers
Training delivery by an FIS member company
Mentors and others who have supported sector training
Lifetime contribution to sector training

See the 2025 winners here