In a bid to find the very best in trade talent, Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024 is now open for entries. The annual award has seen 14 of the nation’s best tradespeople take home the coveted title since its inception in 2010.
Screwfix Top Tradesperson, which last year saw Devon-based carpenter, Astrid Arnold scoop the top prize, celebrates the outstanding work tradespeople do, highlighting their professionalism and dedication to promoting and supporting the future of the industry.
To enter, tradespeople from the UK and Ireland can put themselves forward, or can be nominated by employers, customers or friends, by filling out the online application form at – screwfix.com/stt or screwfix.ie/stt before entries close on Sunday 14th July.
Following entry, the standout applicants will be shortlisted to take part in a semi-final interview in August. From there, just 10 will head to final at Screwfix Live in Farnborough on Friday 27th September, where they will go head-to-head in front of a panel of esteemed industry experts.
The winner will join the likes of Astrid Arnold, along with 2022 champion, Toby Peacock, and Dan Lloyd, who topped the trades in 2021, in the Screwfix Hall of Fame. They’ll also walk away with an incredible trade bundle worth £20,000/€20,000, comprising of tech, tools, and training to boost their business.
Reflecting on the positive impact the award has had on her career, reigning champion Astrid Arnold said: “The Screwfix Top Tradesperson award marked a significant turning point in my career. While I’ve always been passionate about helping others, the award has given me a bigger platform to help enact change, including providing greater visibility for women in the industry and working with schools to promote the incredible opportunities a career in the trade can provide.
“Already, I’ve been able to use the prize bundle to grow the existing training programmes that my company offers, including supporting disadvantaged women in the local community to improve their DIY skills and make positive changes in their lives. They’ve been delighted! Often, women can go unnoticed in the industry, but winning this award is recognition of the excellent contribution we make.”
