The Guernsey Building Trades Employers’ Association (GBTEA) held its annual Gala Dinner & Recognition Awards on Friday 14th October 2022 at The Farmhouse Hotel.
The event celebrated the achievements of apprentices undertaking construction industry training programmes and awards were presented by His Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who was a special guest at the event with Mrs Cripwell.
Tutors from The Guernsey Institute (TGI), College of Further Education nominated a student from each of the eight construction industry apprenticeship programmes as a category winner. GBTEA representatives then interviewed the eight nominees in order to select the overall winner.
Winners of the 2022 awards were:
- Craig Cox for Carpentry & Joinery, Apprenticeship training with Wings Ltd, Prize sponsored by: C A Duquemin Ltd
- Sam Mahy for Electrical Installations, Apprenticeship training with Island Electrics Ltd, Prize sponsored by Amalgamated Facilities Management Ltd
- Adam Quinn for Plumbing & Heating, Apprenticeship training with Priaulx West Ltd, Prize sponsored by: Domestic Heating Services Ltd
- Olliver Brehaut for ‘Ronez young achiever’ in Stone Masonry Skills, Apprenticeship training with Stonework’s Ltd, Prize sponsored by: Ronez Ltd
- Juris Drelings for Trowel Trades, Apprenticeship training with Jon Matthews, Prize sponsored by Hillstone Guernsey Ltd
- Billy Prince for Painting & Decorating, Apprenticeship training with Ounsworth Décor Ltd, Prize sponsored by P3 Facades & Interiors
- Liam Torode for Island Operative ‘Pathway 1’, Apprenticeship training with Geomarine Ltd, Prize sponsored by Geomarine Ltd
- Daniel Naftel for Welding & Fabrication, Apprenticeship training with Hamon Fabrications Ltd, Prize sponsored by Channel Welders Ltd
Each nominee received an engraved tankard, a certificate of achievement and a £150 voucher for R H Gaudion & Son Ltd – donated by the respective award sponsor.
The overall winner and the new holder of the R G Falla Rose Bowl was named as Adam Quinn. Adam also received a cheque for £300 presented by R G Falla Ltd’s Director Sarah-Jayne Brewin.
Director of Apprenticeships for The Guernsey Institute, College of Further Education, Chris Torode said: “We were delighted to see apprentices’ achievements being recognised and celebrated at the event. Our construction industry apprenticeships continue to be a popular choice for young people seeking to enter the workforce whilst studying towards a formal qualification. This year we have 125 newly enrolled apprentices, 44% of whom are working within the construction sector. We continue to work closely with employers to review and adapt the apprenticeship curriculum, to reflect developments in the industry and we are grateful to the GBTEA for its on-going support and for hosting another great night.”
Kevin Le Tissier, Vice-president of the GBTEA added: “The evening provided us with an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Guernsey’s best construction trades apprentices. The apprenticeship scheme is vital in providing the future talent that the industry will need and many former apprentices who have won these awards in the past have gone on to run their own businesses. Congratulations to everyone who won an award – a reflection of their hard work and dedication.”
The main picture shows (left to right): Kevin Le Tissier – Vice-president GBTEA, Adam Quinn – winner RG Falla Rose bowl, His Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE.
