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14 2022 Awards The finalists were: Luke Cooper (Boels Rental) Ben Thomas (Vp Brandon Hire Station) Louis Derome (Speedy Services) Dan Foster (Sunbelt Rentals) Winner: Louis Derome (Speedy Services) YOUNG APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by CITB Judges said: This award recognised the hard work, dedication and willingness to go the extra mile from the winner, but also all the finalists on the night. The finalists were: Ellie Goldstone (BSS Hire) Katie Davis (Speedy Services) Ryan Boden (Sunbelt Rentals) John Cassidy (Travis Perkins Tool Hire) Matthew Henson (Travis Perkins Tool Hire) Mike Roberts (Travis Perkins Tool Hire) Faris Cooke (Vp Brandon Hire Station) Highly Commended: Katie Davis (speedy Services) Winner: Ryan Boden (Sunbelt Rentals) APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by CITB Judges said: Judges were impressed by how quickly the winner adapted to a change in career path and found a ‘niche role’ in the industry, while completing an NVQ, various courses, and gaining a CSCS Card. His next move is an NVQ Level 4 in Electronics. He is a real asset to the team. WORKSHOP MANAGER OF THE YEAR Sponsor - PSM Plant & Tool Hire Centres The finalists were: Wesley Kimber (Boels Rental) Steven Jones (MHM Group) Sivakumar Sivarjah (Speedy Services) Karl Bolton (Sunbelt Rentals) Highly Commended: Wesley Kimber (Boels Rental) Winner: Steven Jones (MHM Group) Judges said: The winner of this title has built up the capabilities and skills set of the workshop and mobile staff. He attends sales events to gain a better understanding of what drives customer needs and satisfaction and has undertaken further studies to develop his own skills and motivate his team.