Youth Builders

Every finalist in the YBYUK Young Builder of the Year Awards has a story to tell of their life-changing journey to success in construction. We want to share the remarkable journey of the winners and spotlight the organisations who have supported them.

There are many businesses and organisations involved in building young people’s self-confidence and professional skills through training and employment in the construction industry.

We couldn’t do what we do without their involvement, their dedication and willingness to offer young people life-changing opportunities.

2023 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Andrei Avasiloaie

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Classic Builders

  • Brhane Hagos

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Durkan

2022 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Kye Belmont

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Lee Marley Brickwork, London

  • Reiss Doherty

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Barratt Developments, Solihull

2019 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Dylan Connell

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Barnardo’s ETS (North)

  • Nick James

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Jones Homes North West

2018 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Joshua Smith

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Bradford College/Archway, Bradford

  • Zinnia Young

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Centrepoint/NEAS, Sunderland

2017 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Kyron Dalton

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Essex Youthbuild, Chelmsford, Essex

  • Arben Faulkner

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    The Electrical Company, London

2016 Winners of the Young Builder of the Year Awards

  • Chloe MacDonald

    14-18 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Action for Children and Baxter & Gillespie, Glasgow

  • Chidi Nnebe

    19-24 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY WINNER

    Durkan, London

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