Passion and determination were rewarded at the CIOB Maidstone’s Construction Professionals’ Dinner and awards in March.
Kent’s construction professionals gathered at Marriott Tudor Park Country Club for the popular event, which includes an awards ceremony.
The CIOB Maidstone Emerging Talent and Motivational Leader Awards were announced during the evening, sponsored by Baxall and GVE Commercial Solutions, which also supported the judging process.
These two awards celebrate the exceptional new talent coming through in the industry, together with those leaders who inspire, motivate and encourage future talent.
Ella Standen, assistant site manager at BAM, was announced the winner of the Emerging Talent Award. She demonstrated passion and self-initiative, with a drive to go above and beyond the expectations of her company. The two Highly Commended awards were presented to Finley Emmott and Grace Poll, both management trainees from Apex Contractors.
The Motivational Leader Award, awarded in memory of Maidstone Hub committee member Steve Turner FCIOB, was scooped by Richard Glazzard MCIOB, AtkinsRéalis. Phil Johnson, managing director at Invvu Construction Consultants, received the Highly Commended award.
Both demonstrated determination to succeed in their own career while offering a profound commitment to guiding others to achieve their goals.
Magicians Rob Neal and Neil Granger enthralled guests and after-dinner entertainment was provided by Rory Bremner with his Donald Trump and Keir Starmer impressions.
Dinner sponsors were: BAM Construct UK, Coniston, Chartway Civil Engineering, Quigg Golden/ Horwich Farrelly. Over £6,000 was raised for the Young Lives Foundation by a raffle and auction.
