CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > November 2020 9 ASSOCIATIONNEWS: 2 commitment and loyalty to his employer shining through strongly. The judges were further impressed by the fact that Adam had undertaken additional training and certification for lifting operation responsibilities. Rhys Nigel John of Marubeni-Komatsu and NSCG Stafford College was the winner of the National Plant Technician of the Year (Level 3) award. The judges stated that it was clear that Rhys has a stunning future ahead of him, with the attitude and demeanour to take on leadership roles. He was described by the judges as an exceptional young man who displayed passion and pride in not only his work but in providing help to others - whether peers or trainees. The Lifting Technician of the Year accolade was awarded to Luke Reddish of Wolffkran . In deciding a winner for this category, the judges were highly impressed by Luke’s excellent teamwork and leadership skills and his submission showed that Luke wants to be the best lifting technician in his field. They noted that he showed excellent leadership and academic skills. Danielle Taylor of Flannery Plant Hire was the winner of the fiercely contested Plant Operative of the Year category. The judges were in admiration of Danielle’s journey to become a plant operator, coming from finance to the construction industry. As one judge noted - ‘from the frying pan to the fire’. The judges were highly impressed that Danielle showed real commitment and passion for the job, entering a new and very different career and one inspired by her family. They were further impressed by how she actively helps to recruit new blood to the industry. The judges were unanimous in awarding Iveta Tomasevska of Flannery Plant Hire the new Hire Controller of the Year award. They thought she was a confident, bright person with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for the industry, always wanting to learn more about the machines she is hiring out. The judges summarised that she has great customer focus, a positive attitude that every workplace wants and predicted that Iveta will be a very bright star of the future with her drive for knowledge and continual improvement. The CPA Prize for the Best Personal Statement was awarded to Senghan Carr of L Lynch Plant Hire . Senghan was selected to have produced the most inspiring personal statement as part of his nomination, reflecting on his