A huge thank you to all our members who took the time to nominate candidates for this year’s awards and to our sponsors for their invaluable support. Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates! Your achievements set the benchmark for excellence in the demolition industry and truly reflect the NFDC’s five key priorities—sustainability, safety, wellbeing, community, and training. Your dedication continues to drive our industry forward!
Apprentice of the Year
Apprentices are the future of our industry, bringing fresh talent, dedication, and. enthusiasm to demolition. Today, we recognise an outstanding apprentice who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill.
Sponsored By: London South East Colleges
Winner – Louis O’Brien | DDS Demolition Ltd
Highly Commended – Cory Probert | Prichard Demolition Ltd
Demolition Operative of the Year
Demolition operatives are the backbone of our industry, working on-site to ensure projects are carried out safely, efficiently, and professionally. The Demolition Operative of the Year Award recognises someone who has gone above and beyond in their role.
Sponsored By: National Demolition Training Group of Scotland
Winner – David Lewis | Connell Brothers Ltd
Highly Commended – Artur Czarzast | J Freeley Ltd
Plant Operator of the Year
Operating plant machinery in demolition requires precision, skill, and responsibility. The Plant Operator of the Year Award celebrates an individual who has showcased exceptional ability and expertise in handling heavy machinery.
Sponsored By: National Open College Network (NOCN)
Winner – Michael Webb | Haywood Crushing Demolition Ltd
Highly Commended – Michael Murray | Connell Brothers Ltd
Supervisor of the Year
Supervisors play a critical role in maintaining safety, efficiency, andteamwork on demolition sites. The Supervisor of the Year Award recognises an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to their team.
Sponsored By: National Demolition Training Group (NDTG)
Winner – Michael Watkins | R Collard Ltd
Shortlisted – Joshua Thomas | Prichard Demolition Ltd
Manager of the Year
Great managers inspire, lead, and drive success in our industry. The Manager of the Year Award honours an individual who has shown exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and dedication to their team and projects.
Sponsored By: Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE)
Winner – Laura Johnson | Demcom Ltd
Highly Commended – Darren Grainger | City Demolition Contractors (Birmingham) Ltd
Outstanding Contribution to the Demolition Industry
Winner – Lesley Ransome | National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates! Your achievements exemplify the highest standards of excellence in the demolition industry!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors LSEC, NDTG Scotland, NOCN, NDTG, and the IDE for their invaluable support in making the NFDC AGM and Awards 2026 a resounding success.
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Originally published Mar 23, 2026 1:14:52 PM, updated March 23 2026.
