Fix Radio has announced the winners of the second Tradesperson of the Year of Awards, held on Wednesday evening. Naima Ben-Moussa took home the Trade Hero of the Year Award at the end of the evening. The plasterer has been winning pundits for the last 18 months for her work supporting survivors of domestic abuse. After being inspired to create a safe environment for one survivor of domestic abuse Ben Moussa set-up Rebuilding Lives a charity that transforms the homes and lives of other survivors. Scaffolder Martyn Coles won the Highly Commended in the same category for his work to get colleague Todd Scanlon, who has Down Syndrome, into college. The Trade Hero of the Year category was sponsored by Etag. The event, which was held at the end of the day at UK Construction Week in London, brought together shortlisted nominees from this year’s awards at a brief ceremony. In total, Fix Radio gave away ten awards covering the key building trades. “This year’s shortlisted nominees showcased the best of the UK’s trades – the winners have displayed an excellent portfolio of work that proves that UK tradespeople are the best in the world,” said Greg Wilson, head of content for Fix Radio. "Congratulations to all our winners, and our highly commend tradespeople. Everybody who made the shortlist was a winner in our eyes," he added. Here is a full list of this year’s winners. Apprentice of the Year Winner Kye Belmont Highly Commended Zachary Anderson Bricklayer of the Year Winner James Naughton Highly Commended Kevin Lodge Dawrant Carpenter & Joiner of the Year Winner Alex ‘the Valley Viking’ Burman Highly Commended Sammy Smith Electrician of the Year Sponsor Winner Laurence Lane Highly Commended Kieran Randell Painter & Decorator of the Year Winner Liam Gent Highly Commended Andrew Clark Plasterer of the Year Winner Richard Wellfair Highly Commended Marcus Moore Plumber & Heating Engineer of the Year Winner Dan Tempest Highly Commended Andrew Christopher Roofer of the Year Winner Danny Madden Highly Commended Bill Westcott Stonemason of the Year Winner Aaron Lumsdon Highly Commended Robin Rood Trade Hero of the Year Winner Naima Ben-Moussa Highly Commended Martyn Coles
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