A KIDDERMINSTER man has won the prestigious National Construction College (NCC) Scaffolding Apprentice of the Year award.

Charlie Holloway was named as winner on Wednesday, September 10 by television personality Alexander Armstrong, who compered the 50th anniversary Pride of Construction Awards in Old Billingsgate, London.

Mr Holloway received the accolade in recognition of his achievements as a scaffolding apprentice at GMK Scaff-Form, a family run business based in Kidderminster, where he worked on a range of projects including many jobs for Birmingham City Council.

The 23-year-old said: “It’s great to get this award. My apprenticeship has been a lot of hard work but it’s been worth it. I have learnt so much already and am eager to keep on learning.

“I’m looking forward to working my way through the ranks at GMK while also completing the NCC’s advanced scaffolding course. I couldn’t have won these awards without the support and training of the college and my employer.”

Andy Walder, principal of the National Construction College, said, “Charlie is a worthy winner of the Scaffolding Apprentice of the Year award.

“His attitude, aptitude and ability have enabled him to achieve outstanding results and demonstrate real commitment to kick-start his career in construction.

“Charlie is a credit to the industry we wish him every success in his career.”