
Previous Winners
Previous winners of the SBATC apprentice of the year awards are listed below;
2016
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Glen Thomson, Bricklaying (Scotia Homes)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Daniel Barr, Plastering (PBR Building Services Ltd) and
Alexander Lind, Carpentry and Joinery (True Build Trade Services)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Paul Thain, Plant Mechanic (Subsea 7)
Construction Specialist Apprentice of the Year:
Scott Boyle, Ceiling Fixing (Brian Hendry Interiors Ltd)
2015
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Lewis McKerchar, Plastering, (Fife Council)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Andrew McQuillan, Carpentry and Joinery (Edinburgh Zoo)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Steven Reid, Plant Maintenance (Daviot Farms Ltd)
Construction Specialist Apprentice of the Year:
Dean Morgan, Ceiling Fixing, (William Gray Construction Ltd)
2014
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Shaun Kennedy, Carpentry and Joinery (Mactaggart & Mickel)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Daniel Deavy, Roof Slating and Tiling (A. Menzies and Sons)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Sean Melville, Civil Engineering Technician (Morgan Sindall)
Construction Specialist Apprentice of the Year:
Craig McVeagh, Built Up Felt Roofing (Permatop Roofing)
2013
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
William Bradley, Bricklaying (R.S. Rendall Building Contractors)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Scott Cunningham, Roof Slating and Tiling (Cunningham Roofing Contractors)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Craig Harvey, Civil Engineering Technician (John Gunn & Sons Ltd)
Construction Specialist Apprentice of the Year:
Amy Underwood, Plant Operator (John Underwood Plant Hire)
2012
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Marc McQuade, Carpentry and Joinery (City Building (Glasgow) LLP)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
George Marshall, Stonemasonry (Historic Scotland)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Lewis Higgins, Civil Engineering Technician (Morrison Construction)
Construction Specialist Apprentice of the Year:
Craig Owens, Roof Sheeting and Cladding (Topek Ltd)
2011
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Kenny McAllister, Plastering (Bryan McAllister)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Dominic Clutterbuck, Carpentry and Joinery (Bancon Construction)
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year:
Jamie Nicholas, Civil Engineering Technician (Morrison Construction)
2010
James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence:
Ronnie Morrison, Bricklaying (Pert-Bruce Construction Ltd)
Adult Apprentice of the Year:
Malcolm Landells, Stonemasonry (I.W. Masonworks)