Leeds College of Building (LCB) celebrated after winning a top industry trophy at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards in Manchester.
The prestigious ‘Construction Apprenticeship College / University of the Year’ category was awarded to Leeds College of Building for its dedication to apprentices and its vital role in shaping the future of construction apprenticeships.
The annual awards celebrate excellence and recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, providers, employers, suppliers, and assessors across the UK construction apprenticeship sector. By highlighting and rewarding success, the awards inspire continued growth, innovation, and improvement throughout the industry.
The ‘Level 4 Construction Apprentice of the Year’ award also went to Leeds College of Building higher apprentice Jason Kelly, a Trainee Engineer at Burnley Borough Council.
Jason said: “Thank you to my Construction Apprentice Assessor, Aida Yousefabadi, for nominating me, and to Leeds College of Building for their support. None of this would be possible without the guidance and mentoring provided by the Engineering team at Burnley Borough Council. I am extremely grateful for the time they’ve invested into me.”
These are significant awards for LCB, complementing a string of successes across the institution. Jason was also previously named ‘Further Education Student of the Year’ at the G4C (Generation 4 Change) Yorkshire and Humber Annual Awards. Fellow LCB Level 4 higher apprentice Tom Marwood, employed by NG Bailey, also won ‘Technical Apprentice of the Year.’
Another LCB student, Lois Riley, won the ‘Lloyds Banking Group Rising Star of the Year Award’ at the Yorkshire & Humber regional finals of the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. Lois is a Junior Project Manager at Equans UK & Ireland, having completed a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship at LCB, earning her a spot at the national finals in London.
Lois said: “I’m so proud (and still a bit in shock!) to have won the Rising Star of the Year Award. My apprenticeship has opened so many doors for me, and I’m excited to keep learning and seeing where this journey leads next. A huge thank you to my amazing team, mentors, and everyone who has supported me along the way. I wouldn’t be where I am without you all!”
Rob Holmes, LCB Vice Principal for Quality, Curriculum, and Innovation, added:
“Being recognised as the Construction Apprenticeship Awards ‘College of the Year’ is a real testament to the passion, resilience, and dedication that’s driven our transformation over the past 18 months. It’s been inspiring to watch colleagues across every part of the college pull together with a shared purpose and this award reflects that collective effort. A huge thanks to everyone who’s part of the journey.”
Leeds College of Building
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is the only further education college in the UK dedicated to construction and the built environment. The college was established in the 1960s and is split across two campuses, both based in Leeds city centre.
LCB provides courses from entry level to degree level, as well as apprenticeship training and adult learner courses. The college has strong relationships with respected construction and engineering companies which help shape the LCB curriculum.
The college boasts state-of-the-art teaching facilities, fully equipped with all the latest tools and technology. Over 5,000 students attend a comprehensive range of more than 200 courses related to construction and the built environment. LCB also trains nearly 3,000 apprentices across all areas of provision, working with around 800 employers across the UK.
www.lcb.ac.uk
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