NASC announces 2024 awards finalists

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has revealed the shortlist for the 2024 ScaffEx Scaffolding Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the scaffolding and access industry.

The awards, which will be presented at the ScaffEx24 Ball and Gala Dinner, which will be held at the Belfast International Conference Centre on Friday, 29 November 2024, aim to celebrate innovation, excellence, and outstanding contributions across the scaffolding and access industry. This year’s nominees include individuals and companies that have made significant strides in areas such as safety, design, service, and project execution. 

The awards span several categories and recognise both seasoned professionals and the next generation of talent in the industry.

Finalists in Key Categories:

Apprentice of the Year - The shortlist for Apprentice of the Year highlights the next generation of skilled scaffolders, with nominees including:
- Albie Cooper, Benchmark Scaffolding
- Harrison Mapley, Star Scaffolding Ltd
- James Joseph Aicken, K2 Scaffolding (NI) LLP
- Lacey Maclean, Everlast Group

Scaffold Design of the Year - Companies have also been recognised for their excellence in design, including:
- Buckley Design Solutions Ltd – Blackburn College
- Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway (UK) – New Register House
- Scaffold Erection Services - Midlands – HM Prison Birmingham
- SRK Scaffolding & Industrial Services Ltd – Industrial storage tank

Product of the Year - Innovation continues to drive the industry forward, with nominees in the Product of the Year category such as:
- GKR Scaffolding Ltd – Soterdevice
- Layher, Inc. – FW System
- PERI – PERI UP Cladding

Service of the Year - Services that have transformed project management and training are also recognised, including:
- Footprint WFM – Interactive Project Tracking
- Safety & Access Ltd – Scaffold Training Programme
- Costain Group PLC (SCS Railways) – Scaffold request app

Lifetime Achievement - Honouring individuals who have made a lasting impact on the industry, the Lifetime Achievement Award nominees are:
- Lee Rowswell
- Tom Gent
- Alwyn Richards
- Ray Johnson

Project of the Year - In recognition of outstanding projects across varying scales, the shortlist for Project of the Year is divided into four categories:
Small:
- Advanced NI Scaffolding Ltd – Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
- Ingleford Scaffolding Ltd – St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay
- Shield Services Group – Cathedral Park, Bristol
- Malvern Scaffolding – Worcester Cathedral.
Medium:
- Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd – Market House, Penzance
- Everlast Scaffolding Limited – City Exchange, Leeds
- Inner City Scaffolding – Parkside Court, Chelmsford
- Scaffolding Access Ltd – Former Somerfield Store, Newhaven.
Large:
- Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway (UK) – New Register House, Edinburgh
- SCA Group Limited – Centenary Quays, Southampton
- SRK Scaffolding & Industrial Services Ltd – Inovyn Runcorn Power Station
- CASS Supplies Ltd UK – The Milliners, Bristol.
Major: 
- Crossway Scaffolding Group – Lloyds Trinity Road, Halifax
- GKR Scaffolding Ltd – 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf
- Scaffold Erection Services - Midlands – HM Prison Birmingham.

The winners will be announced at the ScaffEx24 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, marking the culmination of ScaffEx24 in November. This prestigious event will bring together the scaffolding industry’s best and brightest to celebrate their achievements.

A NASC spokesperson said: “These awards not only showcase the incredible talent in our sector but also highlight the ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and quality. We congratulate all of the nominees and look forward to revealing the winners at ScaffEx24.”

Registration for the awards dinner is available via the Scaffex website.