Posted on 24 October
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after winning a top industry trophy at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2025 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 playing a 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 [Construction Apprentice Assessor] Aida Yousefabadi for nominating me and Leeds College of Building for your 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 the latest awards for LCB following a string of successes in recent weeks. Earlier in October, Jason was also 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 2025. Lois is a Junior Project Manager at Equans UK & Ireland, having completed a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship at LCB. Lois will now progress to the national finals in London on 26 November.
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’ for 2025 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.”
Learn more about the apprenticeships on offer and the award-winning team behind the successes by visiting the LCB website or register to attend the next LCB open day on Saturday 15 November from 10am – 1pm.
