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- LRWA Trainer of the Year
We are inviting LRWA members to submit nominations for the Trainer of the Year award. Open to individuals working within an LRWA member company, this award celebrates those actively involved in training within the liquid roofing and waterproofing sector, recognising outstanding trainers making a real difference in skills development and professional excellence across the industry.
Nominations are assessed against six key criteria:
- Technical excellence and industry knowledge
- Training delivery and engagement
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Innovation in training
- Mentorship and leadership
- Contribution to the industry
- Who can be nominated?
An individual who is actively engaged in training applicators, internal staff or specifiers as part of their day-to-day role, and who is employed or regularly contracted by an LRWA member for the purposes of training. The individual must deliver their courses from a dedicated training facility.
Nominations must be submitted by a colleague or manager, via the online nomination form, with appropriate supporting evidence.
- Key Dates
- Deadline for nominations: Friday 30th October 2026
- Winners announced: Wednesday 17th March 2027 at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
- Judging Process
Nominees will be invited to a Teams interview, during which they must demonstrate how they meet the key selection criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to conduct a training day, which can be observed and assessed by an LRWA judge.
All nominees are expected to act professionally at all times, and must not bring the Association, their own organisation or fellow nominees into disrepute. The LRWA judge’s decision is final. Questions regarding the judging process or result should be sent in writing to the LRWA CEO at sarah.spink@lrwa.org.uk.
- Guidance on Key Criteria
- Technical excellence and industry knowledge: exceptional technical expertise in product type, application methods and safety standards, while remaining up to date with the latest innovations, standards (for example BS 6229) and best practice.
- Training delivery and engagement: engaging, inclusive and effective theory and practical sessions, adapting teaching styles to different learning levels, with clear communication, hands-on demonstration skills and effective assessment approaches.
- Commitment to safety and quality: consistent emphasis on safe working practices, correct PPE use and adherence to site standards, fostering a culture of responsibility within the training environment.
- Innovation in training: evidence of developing and continuously improving training programmes and assessment processes, and adopting innovative training methods, tools and materials, such as digital platforms and mock-up rigs.
- Mentorship and leadership: acting as a mentor and role model for trainees and peers, providing guidance, encouragement and career support beyond formal training.
- Contribution to the industry: actively supporting industry standards and training programmes, such as the Specialist Applied-skills Programme, and professional development initiatives through engagement with professional bodies (for example CIOB), while promoting careers in liquid roofing and waterproofing.
- What to Include
Your nomination should include:
- Full details of the nominator and their reasons for putting the individual forward
- The LRWA member company the nominee works for
- A summary of the nominee’s role within training, including their length of time in the role
- Details of the specialist area in which they train, for example liquid-applied membranes, insulation or rooflights, and how they support the liquid roofing and waterproofing industry
- Testimonials or feedback from employers and trainees
- Evidence of involvement in industry working groups, panels or standard-setting activities
- Questions?
Please contact Caitlin Blackburn, LRWA Marketing & Digital Executive at caitlin.blackburn@lrwa.org.uk.
LRWA Trainer of the Year Nomination Form
Nomination form for LRWA Trainer of the Year
