An apprentice from each year group was selected by their tutors for having demonstrated the most significant progress and development over the past academic year.
Winner of the first year trophy, sponsored by Guernsey Auto & Electrical Supply Co., was Eithan Pratt, 19, who is undertaking his apprenticeship at building contractor Concept 360.
He was chosen as the recipient of the award from a group of 11 apprentices.
Reflecting on his success, Mr Pratt said winning the trophy was ‘pretty cool.’
Asked what he enjoyed most about his role, he said the variety of work was the best part.
‘Working on different vehicles – vans, diggers, that’s what I like most.’
‘To be honest there’s no single thing, it’s all pretty good.’
Jacob Foss, 23, received the Paul’s Motors-sponsored second year trophy.
He is an apprentice at mechanical engineering business WMS.
Having had to deal with the recent death of his father, he said he had been determined to make him proud.
‘I’ve felt like I’ve had something to prove and I want to do the best in everything I can.’
‘There’s so much to learn in this job and I’m motivated to keep learning and prove to myself I can achieve a lot.’
The third year prize, sponsored by Le Mont Saint Garage, went to John Le Huray, 20, who is an apprentice at service and repair specialist Euromarque.
Mr Le Huray said he was ‘really happy’ to win.
‘Since starting I’ve gone from doing servicing to being able to take on bigger, more technical things, working on different engine parts.’
‘I’ve just felt a lot more involved and to win this is quite exciting.’
Billy Gregg, 20, was the winner of the fourth year trophy, sponsored by Trust Ford.
He now works for Ronez, having completed his apprenticeship at the end of the last academic year.
‘It’s a good feeling to win, quite relieving in a way as well to know your work has been good,’ he said.
He added he enjoyed the technical aspects of his job the most.
‘If there’s a complex wiring fault, then finding the issue within the wire can be quite challenging but rewarding as well.’
TGI director of apprenticeships Chris Torode congratulated each of the award winners on their ‘fantastic’ achievements.
‘This event is a great way to highlight the hard work and dedication of our motor vehicle apprentices across all years and levels of the programme.’
‘We are also extremely grateful to the individual prize sponsors as well as the GMTA for their ongoing support with this event.’
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