This year’s Cupa Pizarras Roofing Apprentice of the Year is Newcastle College roofing apprentice Owen Edwards.
21-year-old Owen is in his final year of his Roof Slating and Tiling apprenticeship with local roofing specialist Hewitson North East Roofing.
The College’s annual ‘Roofing Apprentice of the Year’ competition is sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, the world leader in natural slate and a longstanding employer partner of Newcastle College.
The unique slate trophy was presented to Owen by Construction Programme Leader Jay Lewis (pictured, above).
Jay said: “Owen has shown a real commitment to his career, he’s been here five years and he’s changed his life for the better. He’s always here when he needs to be, really keen to learn and progress. He thoroughly deserves this award and I see a bright future for him in roofing.”
Owen commented: "Before I found roofing, I was just doing courses for the sake of doing them, but I’ve found something I really enjoy now. It’s all thanks to my Nana really, for pushing me to keep going, and to Jay for fitting me onto my first roofing course, then helping me find an apprenticeship. I’d like to start my own company one day, and this sort of recognition should help with that.”