The 2008 Technician of the Year award winners were presented with their awards at a ceremony in London.

Christopher Morrison of Cleveland Potash Ltd received the higher award as a student on an NVQ Level 3. His studies at Cleveland College will lead to a Higher National Certificate. Morrison is employed in the TTE Technical Training Group at Cleveland as an Electrical Apprentice.

IMAGE: Christopher Morrison receives his certificate from Brett Suddell, Senior Vice-President of IOM3.

The national award went to Thomas Barnes of UK Coal Mining Ltd. Thomas is studying for an Advanced Electrical Apprenticeship in Maintenance Engineering (Mining) at Doncaster College. As an Underground Electrician at UK Coal Mining he is responsible for maintaining static and mobile equipment, fault finding and repair.

IMAGE: Thomas Barnes receives his certificate from Brett Suddell, Senior Vice-President of IOM3.

Further information
Technician of the Year criteria