CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > February 2024 7 ASSOCIATION NEWS The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024 are now open for entries and all members are invited to recognise and reward your construction plant apprentices and trainees. Nomination forms are available on the CPA website at https://www.cpa.uk.net/skills-training/stars-of-the-future and nominations can be made by the closing deadline of 22nd March 2024 . The awards scheme is organised by the CPA and has been running for over 10 years, identifying some of the industry’s brightest up-and-coming talent. We received almost 100 nominations across the various categories last year - an increase of more than 30% on the previous highest ever total - and even more entries are anticipated this year. There are awards for Plant Mechanic of the Year (Level 2), Plant Technician of the Year (Level 3), Plant Operative of the Year, Young Plant Operative of the Year, Plant Installer of the Year, Lifting Technician of the Year, Hire Controller of the Year, Apprentice Mentor of the Year and College of the Year . All nominees are also eligible for special awards including the Judges’ Special Award and the Best Personal Statement Award . The 2024 winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley, near Coventry, on 11th July 2024 . Stars of the Future winners will be in contention for a number of prizes, as well as national recognition. Previous prizes have included tool kits, iPads and an all-expenses overseas trip to visit a Liebherr crane manufacturing plant in Germany. Stars of the Future nominations are welcomed from all employers including plant-hire companies, manufacturers, contractors, suppliers and others operating in the construction plant sector with apprentices and trainees in their workforce. The national winners for Stars of the Future 2023 were: • National Plant Mechanic of the Year (Level 2) - John Murray of John Maciver & Sons and National Construction College Scotland • National Plant Technician of the Year (Level 3) - Bradley Baker of GGR Group and The Growth Company • Hire Controller of the Year - Teah Stapleton of Kilnbridge Construction Services • Young Plant Operatives of the Year - Joint Winners Chloe Jones of Flannery Plant Hire and Harnoorpreet Singh Gill of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage • Plant Operative of the Year - Roksana Przybylska of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage • Plant Installer of the Year - Spencer Bond of Wolffkran • Lifting Technician of the Year - Lee Tanner of Wolffkran • Individual Apprentice Mentor of the Year - Dean Duru of Boels Rental • Group Apprentice Mentor of the Year - Gez Bonner of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage • Best Personal Statement Award - Shannon Bristow of Speedy Services and AskhamBryan College • Judges’ Special Award - Sean Palmer of Gorrel Equipment Solutions and Bridgend College Sponsorship opportunities are available for Stars of the Future 2024. For further information, please contact Lisa Collins on 07968 840390 or email lisa @ lisacollinscommunications.co.uk ASSOCIATION NEWS Nominate Your Apprentices for a Star of the Future Award Connect With Us If you’re on social media, connect with the CPA. We now have social media accounts across six channels - LinkedIn, Twitter X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. @ CPA - Construction Plant-hire Association @ CPA_Planthire @ Construction Plant-hire Association @ cpa_planthire @ cpa_planthire @ cpa-constructionplant-hire Follow us to find out all the latest CPA news.