UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK CELEBRATES INDUSTRY’S UNSUNG HEROES WITH PRESTIGIOUS ROLE MODELS AWARDS
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The UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week, has announced the three winners of its popular and prestigious Role Models campaign, an award that shines a spotlight on the construction industry’s professionals.
Rising Star - Bethany Collins from BPS Builders Merchants (Building & Plumbing Supplies Ltd). Since joining the LEAP apprenticeship in 2022, she has swiftly advanced to Area Support Manager, inspiring the next generation of construction professionals.
Pioneer - James Brown, Head of Digital Manufacturing at Prodtex. As a true innovator, he drives digital transformation and helps companies embrace technologies like BIM and offsite construction.
Icon - Paula McMahon, Chartered Civil Engineer at Sir Robert McAlpine. As Lead Engineer for Hinkley Point, she passionately champions sustainability and empowers professionals through her roles with ICE and WES.
The three category winners will gain invaluable exposure to over 20,000 industry professionals and experts through UK Construction Week’s social and marketing platforms.
The Role Models campaign is open to anyone who works in the sector, including architecture, engineering, construction technology and property development, and is aimed at inspiring others to share their stories and career journeys.
Rising Star winner Bethany Collins at BPS Builders Merchants, commented, “I think that it’s great that UKCW does awards like these, especially for younger people coming into the construction industry and those doing apprenticeships like myself - It’s a great feeling to be recognised for your hard work.”
Sam Patel, Divisional Director – Construction, commented: “The Role Models campaign is a fantastic opportunity to showcase inspiring personalities in the industry who have great stories to share, whether this be thanks to unique skills, thought leadership, or stand-out achievements.”
“Seven years on since the campaign was first launched, the judges continue to be wowed with each and every nominees’ story, and this year was no different.”
Last year’s UKCW Birmingham Role Model winner was Barbara Akinkunmi, Founder of Girls Under Construction, which was founded in 2021 to bridge the gap for young diverse women pursuing construction and built environment careers.
Other previous UKCW Role Model winners include: Arleta Andreasik-Paton, Associate Project Manager at Ridge and Partners (2018), Anjali Pindoria, Project Surveyor at Avi Contracts Ltd (2019), Christina Leia Riley, Senior Planner at Quinn London Ltd (2020) and Andy Howe, Managing Director at CareerForces Ltd (2022 ).
Registration to next year's show in London is already open, secure your complimentary spot here
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