Screwfix has announced the semi-finalists for its Top Tradesperson 2023 Award, with eight UK plumbers and heating engineers reaching this stage of the national award.
They include Ross Coen, Natasha Clark-Withers, Michael Goodall, John Cruickshank, Ian Chapman, Anthony Sanders, Andrew Terry and Alice Lees.
They will now compete against 19 other top tradespeople from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, who were selected from over 1,000 applications, for the chance to be shortlisted as a top 10 finalist.
The top 10 will participate in a one-day final event at Screwfix Live, on Friday 22 September, where a panel of esteemed industry experts will interview the finalists before deciding on who is this year’s champion.
The overall winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023, and take home the ultimate trade bundle of tools, tech, and training worth £20,000.
The winner will join the Top Tradesperson Hall of Fame, alongside reigning champion Toby Peacock who won the competition last year.
Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, said: “We know there are many exceptional tradespeople out there who show passion and dedication day in, day out.
“When choosing our champion of the trade, we look for inspirational tradespeople that go above and beyond for their customers, as well as acting as an ambassador for the industry to encourage the next generation of tradespeople.
“Through this national award, we hope to recognise the fantastic work of tradespeople who are invaluable to our economy and the communities they serve.
“A huge congratulations to all our semi-finalists – I wish them the best of luck and look forward to meeting our finalists in September.”