Celebrating Talent at the 2026 APSE National Building and Housing Apprentice of the Year Awards
Congratulations to all of the wonderful finalists and winners who were recognised for their hard work and outstanding achievements at the APSE National Building and Housing Apprentice of the Year Awards.
We are thrilled to announce this year's winners and showcase the apprentices who have made their mark in the sector. Our awards marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week and celebrated the wonderful young talent making a difference to local communities.
Thank you to Morgan Hunt for sponsoring the awards.
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1st Year Award
Iain Tomb, Joiner, East Ayrshire Council
Leon MacKenzie, Plumber, Fife Council
Kayla Stuart, Joiner, Moray Council
Jason Allan, Joiner, North Ayrshire Council
Ryan Gisbey, Electrician, Renfrewshire Council
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Winner: Iain Tomb, Joiner, East Ayrshire Council
2nd Year Award
Alex Kelly, Electrician, East Lothian Council
Kieran Lynch, Electrician, Fife Council
Rebecca Mason, Joiner, Stirling Council
Adrian Kubacki, Painter, West Lothian Council
Cameron Aket, Plasterer, Wigan Council
Winner: Rebecca Mason, Joiner, Stirling Council
3rd Year Award
Riley Tucker, Joiner, Bristol City Council
Sam McCavana, Joiner, Bristol City Council
Guy Prestwood, Plumber, Dundee City Council
Hayden Gordon, Roofer Slater and Tiler, Fife Council
Lewis McGee, Joiner, Renfrewshire Council
Aidan Ingram, Plumber, South Ayrshire Council
Fay Greens, Electrician, West Lothian Council
Winner: Aidan Ingram, Plumber, South Ayrshire Council
4th Year Award
Ewan Henderson, Plumber, East Ayrshire Council
Aaron Richardson, Workshop Based Joiner, Fife Council
Ryan Smith, Painter, Renfrewshire Council
Kaden Kelly, Plumber, West Lothian Council
Winner: Kade Kelly, Plumber. West Lothian Council
Non Trade / Professional Award
Madilyn Wilson, Architectural Technician, East Dunbartonshire Council
Abbey Bell, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Fife Council
Greg Reekie, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Fife Council
Andrew Gaffney, Repairs Assistant, Renfrewshire Council
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Winner: Greg Reekie, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Fife Council
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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