Posted on 24 October
Leeds College of Building (蜜桃传媒) is celebrating after winning a top industry trophy at the in Manchester.
The prestigious 鈥楥onstruction Apprenticeship College / University of the Year鈥� category was awarded to Leeds College of Building for its dedication to apprentices and playing a vital role in shaping the future of construction apprenticeships.
The annual awards celebrate excellence and recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, providers, employers, suppliers, and assessors across the UK construction apprenticeship sector. By highlighting and rewarding success, the awards inspire continued growth, innovation, and improvement throughout the industry.
The 鈥楲evel 4 Construction Apprentice of the Year鈥� award also went to Leeds College of Building higher apprentice Jason Kelly, a Trainee Engineer at Burnley Borough Council.
Jason said: 鈥淭hank you to [Construction Apprentice Assessor] Aida Yousefabadi for nominating me and Leeds College of Building for your support. None of this would be possible without the guidance and mentoring provided by the Engineering team at Burnley Borough Council. I am extremely grateful for the time they鈥檝e invested into me.鈥�
These are the latest awards for 蜜桃传媒 following a string of successes in recent weeks. Earlier in October, Jason was also named 鈥楩urther Education Student of the Year鈥� at the . Fellow 蜜桃传媒 Level 4 higher apprentice Tom Marwood, employed by NG Bailey, also won 鈥楾echnical Apprentice of the Year.鈥�
Another 蜜桃传媒 student, Lois Riley, won the 鈥楲loyds Banking Group Rising Star of the Year Award鈥� at the Yorkshire & Humber regional finals of the Department for Education鈥檚 . Lois is a Junior Project Manager at Equans UK & Ireland, having completed a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship at 蜜桃传媒. Lois will now progress to the national finals in London on 26 November.
Lois said: 鈥淚鈥檓 so proud (and still a bit in shock!) to have won the Rising Star of the Year Award. My apprenticeship has opened so many doors for me, and I鈥檓 excited to keep learning and seeing where this journey leads next. A huge thank you to my amazing team, mentors, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I wouldn鈥檛 be where I am without you all!鈥�
Rob Holmes, 蜜桃传媒 Vice Principal for Quality, Curriculum, and Innovation, added:
鈥淏eing recognised as the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 鈥楥ollege of the Year鈥� for 2025 is a real testament to the passion, resilience, and dedication that鈥檚 driven our transformation over the past 18 months. It鈥檚 been inspiring to watch colleagues across every part of the college pull together with a shared purpose 鈥� and this award reflects that collective effort. A huge thanks to everyone who鈥檚 part of the journey.鈥�
Learn more about the apprenticeships on offer and the award-winning team behind these successes by visiting the 蜜桃传媒 website or register to attend the next 蜜桃传媒 open day on Saturday 15 November from 10am 鈥� 1pm.
