Blake Edgell crowned as Young Roofer of the Year

Apprentice Blake Edgell has won the very first NFRC Young Roofer of the Year Award. The 23 year-old trainee, who works for J Randall Roofing Contractors in South Wales, was presented with his award by John Sinfield, Area Commercial Officer – North, of sponsor BMI UK & Ireland, at the UK Roofing Awards on the 10^th.

According to the judges Blake was rewarded because of “his exceptional hard work to complete his NVQ course ahead of schedule, undertaking additional training courses and demonstrating a dedicated attitude by taking on technical jobs for his employer and working weekends and late nights.”

The happy winner had this to say: “It’s been a great experience both winning the award and coming to London for the first time. Thank you to Shella, Joby and Monique for nominating me. I would also like to say a special thanks to my supervisor Stephen Francis for helping to teach me to be a good roofer.”

Monique Jones, Operations Manager, and one of Blake’s nominators, was absolutely thrilled that he picked up the award. “We are all a bit shocked to be honest but Blake’s win is having a huge impact down here. He really deserves it and we know he can go on to bigger things in the future,” she said.

Janine Brady, Marketing Communications Manager, BMI UK & Ireland commented: “A heartfelt congratulations to Blake from all of us at BMI UK & Ireland. He has done so well to be crowned Young Roofer of the Year, especially when you consider the quality of entries. The judges had to select from a group of talented roofers who are motivated to learn and achieve. Blake’s win says a lot about his determination and character.”