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Proskills Awards celebrates the sectors star performers

4 November 2011

The 2011 Proskills Awards highlighted the achievements of companies and employees in training and skills development with winners from across the process and manufacturing sector.

The entries for the awards revealed the dedication, skill and technical knowledge of people working in the sector, as well as the commitment of employers to their staff’s development demonstrating all that is best about the process and manufacturing sector.

The winners who were introduced by up and coming young comedian Seann Walsh were:
Advanced Apprentice of the Year: Terri-Ann Westerman, UK Coal
Apprentice of the Year: Phoebe Stockdale, Kall Kwik
Learner of the Year: Chris Clowes, Ideal Standard International
Achiever of the Year: Mark Dorado, Matrix Fife
Outstanding Employer of the Year: Johnson Tiles
Outstanding Training Provider of the Year: Wendy Shorter Interiors Ltd
SME Employer of the Year: Martin Moore & Co
ULR of the Year:Julia Harrison, James Cropper

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An additional award for Outstanding Contribution was made to Stephen Falder, Director of HMG Paints and the former chairman of Proskills. Stephen acted as chairman of Proskills board for 7 years and the success of Proskills has been largely due to his fantastic contribution. Stephen has strongly supported Proskills, championing the cause and has been a driving force behind the direction of Proskills, getting employers involved, lobbying government and advocating sector skills councils to the press. Stephen will be missed but we are delighted that Ann Moult from Johnson Tiles will be taking over as chairman and we are sure that Ann will bring a new lease of life, inspiration and energy to Proskills.

Alongside recognising individual and collective achievement the awards ceremony also highlighted the wider commercial importance of the sector and the potential for further development. With the commercial marketplace growing ever more competitive Proskills CEO Terry Watts says effective training is crucial to the long-term future of the industry.

“Skilled staff will be best placed to meet emerging demand,” he stresses. “The Proskills Awards have shown the depth of talent in the process and manufacturing sector workforce, so it’s now down to companies to invest in training and ensure their employees have the skills that will support ongoing commercial development.”

Despite the financial uncertainty support is available for companies who want to invest in the skills of their employees and drive ongoing development. For more information on training and the funding available please get in touch via the contact details below.

For more information on training and the funding available please get in touch with Proskills on 01235 833844 or e-mail Danielle.osullivan@proskills.co.uk