Craft Skills Scotland Training Awards - Winners

Sponsored by the Scotch Butchers Club and Scottish Qualifications Authority the 2019 awards were presented at Doubletree by Hilton, Dundee on Wednesday 20th November.

All the finalists

All the finalists

The winners were announced at the awards luncheon and awards ceremony at The Doubletree by Hilton on Wednesday 20th November 2019. Congratulations to all those who made it to the awards final. Judith Ralston from BBC Scotland was on hand to present the awards.

Sarah Swanson receives her award from Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Sarah Swanson, A Donald Ltd, Uddingston receiving her award from Judith Ralston BBC Scotland

SVQ Level 2 Modern Apprentice of the Year
Nominated by SMT assessors and based on achievement of SVQ level 2 modern apprenticeship.

Sarah Swanson from A Donald Ltd in Uddingston

Finalists
Dominic Ellis, A J learmonth, Jedburgh
Robert Macleod, D Campbell & Son, Callander

Sam Fachie receives his award from Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Sam Fachie, Davidsons Specialist Butchers, Aberdeen

SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprentice of the Year
Nominated by SMT assessors and based on achievement of SVQ level 3 modern apprenticeship.

Winner: Sam Fachie, Davidsons Specialist Butchers, Aberdeen

Finalists
William Muir, J Saunderson, Edinburgh
Daniel Bryant, Blair Drummond Smiddy

John Hume receives his award from Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Training Mentor of the Year
This category nominations were made by the trainees and was for the individual who has encouraged the trainee in their development within their workplace.

Winner: John Hume, D Bennett & Son, Dunblane
Finalist:Kenny Milne, H & S Milne & Sons, Aberdeen

Hugh, Craig and Cameron Black receive their award from Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Hugh, Craig & Cameron Black with Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Training Partner of the Year
This category is for the Employer/Business who has engaged with Scottish Meat Training and the assessors to maximise the potential of their apprentices.

Winner: Hugh Black & Sons, Bathgate
Finalist: Bryan Beveridge Butchers, Dunfermline

Joint winners Matthew Newlands and Alan Jamieson receive their award from Judith Ralston, BBC Scotland

Matthew Newlands and Alan Jamieson from A J Jamieson, Fochabers

Extra Mile Award
This category is for the trainee who has “gone the extra mile” in their own progression, new product development, customer service which has had a positive impact on the business they work in. This category can be nominated by the employer, mentor or customers.

Joint Winners: Matthew Newlands and Alan Jamieson from A J Jamieson, Fochabers

Finalists
Gwen Miller, Strachan Craft Butchers, Blantyre
Spencer Hughes, A D Paton, Largs

Finalists_and_Winners_Booklet.pdf