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Unlike so many events in recent months, the 2021 Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers Awards Night Dinner and Graduation Ceremony eventually managed to go ahead this January, providing an awesome opportunity to celebrate the region’s winners and top-performing apprentices.
“It was super awesome that we managed to hold our awards night,” says Sarah Jamieson of BOP Plumbing and Gas, who organises the event with husband and Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers President Aaron Jamieson.
Held in Rotorua and opened by Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick, the event was attended by many of the branch’s 33 member companies, their staff and apprentices, with speakers including New Zealand CEO Greg Wallace and National President Jon Lewis.
The McBeth family of Taupō-based McBeth Plumbing & Gas were the star performers on the night, taking away no fewer than four awards, including the Volcanic Plateau Tradesman of the Year. Read more about this top-quality business on page 52.
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Tradesman of the Year 2021
The winner is: McBeth Plumbing & Gas
Ralph McBeth and son Scott accepting the award from Master Plumbers New Zealand CEO Greg Wallace (left) and Volcanic Master Plumbers President Aaron Jamieson.
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Training Leader of the Year 2021
The winner is: Scott McBeth, McBeth Plumbing & Gas (shown here with wife Tara).
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Apprentice of the Year 2021
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Women in Plumbing 2021
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Most Outstanding Plumber 2021
The winner is: Matthew Adams, Town & Country Plumbing & Gas
The winner is: Jayden Turton, 100% Plumbing & Gas
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Most Outstanding Drainlayer 2021
The winner is: Ben Whitehead, BOP Plumbing & Gas
The winner is: Joshua Powley, BOP Plumbing & Gas
(Joshua couldn’t attend as he was getting married, so his award was collected by BOP Plumbing & Gas tradesman George Richmond.)
VOLCANIC PLATEAU Most Outstanding Gasfitter 2021
The winner is: Sam Baker, BOP Plumbing & Gas
RECOGNISING GRADUATES
15 newly qualified apprentices were acknowledged on the night, with five graduates in attendance to receive their National Certificates.
PLUMBING AND GASFITTING Logan Hirst Josh Kenyon James Maguire Matthew Pirini George Richmond
PLUMBING
Lawrence Cawte Glen Cowie Jonathan Double Bradley Merwood Tama Stringer
DRAINLAYING Zak Anderson Michael Dopson Hamish McLeod Zak Stoddart Robin Van Der Lem
The winner is: Brad Charles, BOP Plumbing & Gas
Logan Hirst receiving his Plumbing & Gasfitting Level 4 National Certificate from Lisa Nisbet of Skills.
A WORD OF THANKS
“We’re very grateful to our sponsors, who made the night possible,” says Sarah Jamieson. Platinum Sponsor: Mico Gold Sponsors: Greens Tapware, RWC, Plumbing World, Masterlink, Kohler, Aqualine and Buteline Silver Sponsors: Dux and Rinnai Graduation Ceremony Sponsors: The Skills Organisation
WAIKATO WINNERS!
Due to Covid-19, the 2021 Waikato Master Plumbers Awards were presented individually this February, with a special gala awards night dinner to be held in combination with the 2022 awards this September.
“The Waikato Master Plumbers Awards Night is our pinnacle event each year and attracts interest from all over the greater Waikato,” says President Dave Morgan. “The event attracts up to 250 people, including the Mayor and other dignitaries, for a night of black-tie dinner and awards celebration.”
The 2021 event was rescheduled twice due to Covid-19 and eventually the difficult decision was made to cancel and to celebrate the winners at a combined event with the 2022 awards at a gala event on Friday 16 September.
“The event promises to be one of the largest awards nights we have ever run and will celebrate the best in our industry for both years,” says Dave. “We are also proud to support our apprentices with their New Zealand Certificates and to recognise this very important milestone in their journey in our industry.
“To all of our 2021 nominees and winners, I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding—and look forward to celebrating with you at the 2022 event. The inability to hold the 2021 awards night by no means lessens the prestige that goes with each and every award, and you all should be very proud of your achievements.”
Save the date: The 2021 and 2022 Waikato Master Plumbers award winners will be celebrated at a gala awards dinner and apprentice graduation ceremony on Friday 16 September 2022.
WAIKATO Master Plumber of the Year 2021
The winner is: Morrinsville Plumbing & Gas
“On behalf of the Waikato Executive Committee and all members, I would like to thank Dave Strong and the MPG crew for all their contributions to our industry for many years,” said Waikato President Dave Morgan (far right).
The winner is: FB Hall
WAIKATO Master Plumbers Outstanding Services to the Industry Award 2021
The winner is: David Whitfield
The winner is: Kerryn Reardon
“This is particularly special, given that Kerryn has also taken out Outstanding Plumber and Outstanding Gasfitter in 2019 and 2020 respectively—which has never been done before,” said Dave Morgan.
WAIKATO Master Plumbers Personal Growth & Development Award 2021
The winner is: Caleb Stewart
WAIKATO Master Plumbers Outstanding Plumber 2021
The winner is: Luke Cornille
WINTEC Apprentice of the Year 2021
The winner is: Raiden Keeble
WAIKATO Masterlink Apprentice of the Year 2021
The winner is: Quintin Trott
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THANKING THE SPONSORS
Buteline, GWA/Caroma, Dux Industries, Greens, Hirepool, Marley, Masterlink, Iplex, Plumbing World, MM Kembla, Rheem, Wintec, Skills.
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