Shane Dean Evans was announced as the winner of the Young Builder of the Year Awards on 12th October 2011, at the House of Commons. He is the first Welsh winner of the Award.

Shane who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and despite having this serious medical condition, he has excelled in his vocational education and has demonstrated sheer determination to succeed as a qualified joiner and have a real impact in his workplace.

Shane pictured with YBUK President Nick Raynsford and Tommy Walsh of BBC’s Groundforce

Giovanni Damiani was chosen as the winner of the 14 to 16 year old category. His training manager at Windermere Construction Skills Centre reflected that Giovanni has shown the greatest shift change of any of the hundreds of young people who have attended the centre; and that he is a dedicated and motivated trainee.

Giovanni receiving his trophy from YBUK President Nick Raynsford

For details of the Award Winners see panel to right.

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