TECHNICIANS FOR 2023 CROWNED

PICTURED ABOVE: Callum Adams from Gordons won 1st place

The Land-based Engineering - Training and Education Committee (LE-TEC Ltd) have announced the winners of their Technicians For 2023 competition.

The organisers say the awards are designed to find and celebrate the UK’s best technicians in the land-based engineering sector. To take part, entrants submitted a short video explaining a little bit about themselves, who they were, how long they have been a land-based technician and why they enjoy their day-to-day job.

The winners were:

• 1st Place - Callum Adams from Gordons, winning a STIHL 100 Plus Control Pressure Washer
• 2nd Place - Shannon Howe from Hamblys, winning a Makita UK Job Site Radio MR003GZ
• 3rd Place - Paul Thomson from Agricar Ltd, winning a Makita UK 221 Piece Tool Kit E-10883

As an industry collaboration, the LE-TEC Ltd judging panel consisted of representatives from the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) and the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) alongside industry independents. Aiming to highlight the skills and passion for the sector, the judges said they were extremely impressed by the honesty shown in the entries received.

Shannon Howe from Hamblys won 2nd place

Charlie Nicklin CEO of IAgrE, said, “After some tough decisions on choosing our top three from the numerous entries, it’s great to announce and celebrate these fantastic young people progressing their careers as technicians in our Industry."

Nick Darking, BAGMA general manager, added, “It’s amazing to see such young and inspiring examples of technicians in our industry, all of whom demonstrate a great confidence and commitment to rewarding futures in the sector.”

Paul Thomson from Agricar Ltd won 3rd place

Upon hearing of his win, Callum commented, “Getting recognition for the hard work we put in to this industry is a great feeling. I’m excited to able to share my story and showcase land-based engineering to a wider audience and that next generation of talent.”

Gareth Ford from the We Are Land-based Engineering campaign, of which these three winners will all feature in the coming months, said, “Unearthing more incredible talent in our industry is what this competition does best. I’m excited to meet with all three of the winners and let them tell their story in a little more detail. Together they can help to attract new talent to our industry”. 

LE-TEC say the competition will return for its 5th year in 2024.