Learner of the Month

The HIP Learner of the Month award celebrates students and apprentices who are passionate about improving the future of the plumbing & heating industry.

HIP has launched the award to recognise the efforts that students and apprentices have put into learning the trade.

Employers and lecturers can nominate an apprentice by sending us an email or direct message with the following information:

Nominee’s name
Their company or place of training
Their email address
Their social media handle (and employer’s) if applicable
Please provide one or two sentences from an employer or lecturer to support your entry (please include name and job title)
A photo of the nominee
A submitted photo of their best work

Winners will be decided from the shortlisted nominees based on the submitted nomination and testimonials provided by family, friends and clients on social media (Instagram and Twitter), telling us why they should win.

We welcome entries from all over the UK.

How it works

We will accept nominations throughout the month either by email (tom.tracey@sng-publishing.co.uk) or via direct message on social media.
At the end of the month, nominees will be shortlisted and announced on social media, where friends, family and supporters can support their entry by commenting on their respective social media post.
After a week, our judge will select the winner, who will be announced on social media and interviewed for our website. They will receive a prize from the award’s monthly sponsor along with a certificate.
The next month’s nominations will begin once the winner has been announced.
We can accept re-entries after two months (e.g. if you enter in January and aren’t successful, you can re-apply for March’s award). Winners cannot re-enter.

HIP Learner of the Month Hall of Fame

January 2020 – Jayden Rose

December 2019 – Miles Smith

November 2019 – Josh Morales

October 2019 – Tim Jablonski

September 2019 – Callum Westphal

January 2020 – Jayden Rose

December 2019 – Miles Smith

November 2019 – Josh Morales

October 2019 – Tim Jablonski

September 2019 – Callum Westphal

January 2020 – Jayden Rose

Winner: Jayden Rose

Company/college: Barnet and Southgate College

Sponsored by: Hep2O

“He shows enthusiasm every single day and is growing in confidence. He also works hard on site, which I feel is one of the hardest environments to learn your trade because you’re really in the construction community.”

Read Jayden’s interview here.

December 2019 – Miles Smith

Winner: Miles Smith

Company/college: South Holland District Council/ Boston College

Sponsored by: Graham

“Miles has an outstanding commitment to getting the job done, ahead of time and to a very high standard, while pushing for more. He has a real hunger, commitment and enthusiasm for the plumbing industry.”

Read Miles’ interview here.

November 2019 – Josh Morales

Winner: Josh Morales

Company/college: Snowdonia Plumbing and Heating/ Coleg Llandrillo Menai

Sponsored by: Triton Showers

“For a relatively inexperienced apprentice, the standard of his work and attitude are excellent. He works with minimal supervision and is progressing really well.”

Read Josh’s interview here.

October 2019 – Tim Jablonski

Winner: Tim Jablonski

Company/college: IND Plumbing & Heating/ South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Sponsored by: Alpha Heating Innovation

“After the loss of his father, he was determined to make him proud, so became a plumber. With a background in customer services, he can discuss technical requirements of internet/app based controls with clients.”

Read Tim’s interview here.

September 2019 – Callum Westphal

Winner: Callum Westphal

Company/college: Green Brick Projects / City College Norwich

Sponsored by: DEWALT

“Callum’s work is always very precise and always very neat and his attention to detail is on point. Callum is by far the best apprentice we’ve ever had and makes teaching him a breeze.”

Read Callum’s interview here.

January 2020 – Jayden Rose

Winner: Jayden Rose

Company/college: Barnet and Southgate College

Sponsored by: Hep2O

“He shows enthusiasm every single day and is growing in confidence. He also works hard on site, which I feel is one of the hardest environments to learn your trade because you’re really in the construction community.”

Read Jayden’s interview here.

December 2019 – Miles Smith

Winner: Miles Smith

Company/college: South Holland District Council/ Boston College

Sponsored by: Graham

“Miles has an outstanding commitment to getting the job done, ahead of time and to a very high standard, while pushing for more. He has a real hunger, commitment and enthusiasm for the plumbing industry.”

Read Miles’ interview here.

November 2019 – Josh Morales

Winner: Josh Morales

Company/college: Snowdonia Plumbing and Heating/ Coleg Llandrillo Menai

Sponsored by: Triton Showers

“For a relatively inexperienced apprentice, the standard of his work and attitude are excellent. He works with minimal supervision and is progressing really well.”

Read Josh’s interview here.

October 2019 – Tim Jablonski

Winner: Tim Jablonski

Company/college: IND Plumbing & Heating/ South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Sponsored by: Alpha Heating Innovation

“After the loss of his father, he was determined to make him proud, so became a plumber. With a background in customer services, he can discuss technical requirements of internet/app based controls with clients.”

Read Tim’s interview here.

September 2019 – Callum Westphal

Winner: Callum Westphal

Company/college: Green Brick Projects / City College Norwich

Sponsored by: DEWALT

“Callum’s work is always very precise and always very neat and his attention to detail is on point. Callum is by far the best apprentice we’ve ever had and makes teaching him a breeze.”

Read Callum’s interview here.