NEWS EXTRA REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT
The BMF shone a spotlight on the future stars of the industry, celebrating their achievements at its annual Awards Dinner.
OPEN TO ANYONE under the age of 35, the BMF Young Achiever Awards are designed to recognise and reward individuals in the early stages of their career who are already making a difference within their company and making a major contribution to its success.
Young Merchant Achiever 2022 Josh Guest, Lords Builders Merchants
Appointed to his first branch manager role last September, Guest (27) has contributed massively to growth by strengthening the team and building strong client relations. Understanding the commercial aspect of branch management enabled him to make key decisions swiftly, improving both customer experience and margin. (top left)
Runner Up: Oliver Wilson, Mathewson & Rosemond Having been a gap year student at Mathewson & Rosemond in 2017, Wilson returned in 2020 to develop its online business, Plumbing For Less. His success earned him an expanded remit as Procurement & Operations Manager, working alongside his director and the managing director. (top right)
Bronze Award: Harry Andrews, Kent Blaxill Andrews (24) rapidly progressed to become a senior member of the merchant sales team. Demonstrating a real passion for the industry, an understanding of the local market and an excellent rapport with customers, he drives sales through service and knowledge, winning large, profitable orders. (second row left)
Also shortlisted were: Matti Hart, Bradfords Building Supplies; Victoria Price, Harlow Timber Group; Jack Reid Stockgap.
Young Supplier Achiever 2022: Kyle Hazeldine, Midland Lead
Hazledine (27) has taken every opportunity afforded to him in developing from an enthusiastic customer service administrator to a confident, knowledgeable, and well-respected member of the company’s management team. (second row right) Also shortlisted were: Ben Farrington, Bostik; Harry Hann, Velux.
Best Performing Student: BMF Diploma in Management Pamela Burns, MGM Timber (third row left)
Best Performing Online Student – Building Blocks Jonathon Rawson, John A Stephens (third row right)
BMF Apprentice of the Year – Level 2 Will Williams, Joseph Parr Group (fourth row left)
BMF Apprentice of the Year Level 3 Iga Forenc, Harlow Brothers (fourth row right)
BMF Ambassador of the Year Natalie Chapman, Stirling Warrington (bottom left)
BMF Honorary Achievement of the Year Steve Boyer, Marsh Industries (bottom right)
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www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net October 2022
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