BMI is calling on the next generation of the nation’s roofers to apply for the 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year competition. Now in its eighth year, the competition offers a chance for roofing apprentices to show off their skills and passion for the industry, as well meet industry experts, and be in with the chance to win an impressive cash prize and training opportunities.
Up to 20 apprentices will be chosen to take part in the BMI Apprentice of the Year final which will be held in July at the BMI Academy in Gloucestershire, hosted by BMI UK & Ireland, manufacturer of leading roofing brands Redland and Icopal.
Over two days, pitched and flat roofing apprentices will be challenged to show off the skills needed to excel in a career in roofing. This covers technical ability, but also teamwork, presentation skills, marketing and commercial acumen.
Two winners will be chosen: one in flat roofing and one in pitched roofing. The judging panel will be made up of industry leaders who will assess the apprentices’ skills on the day and provide coaching to improve their abilities.
Fraser Biles, Commercial Director at BMI said: “The BMI Apprentice of the Year competition is a highlight in our calendar because we get to meet the best of the UK’s future roofers. We’re not just looking for someone who can install a roof well, we’re looking for the whole package: someone who will be a great representative for the industry in the future. ”
The deadline for entries is 14 April 2025, with the shortlist announced in May. Entries are open to apprentices in both pitched and flat roofing.
The BMI Apprentice of the Year competition will take place on 23rd and 24th July 2025. The two winners will receive a £1000 cash prize, and three years’ worth of free training at the BMI Academy. In previous years, the judges have also chosen highly commended candidates in each category, reflecting the high standard in the final.
To find out more about the competition, and to apply, visit bmigroup.com/uk/aoty
