Two GRAHAM Degree Apprentices have been recognised for their outstanding achievements, demonstrating the talent, commitment and future leadership emerging across our business.
Award Success for Samuel Nudd
Samuel Nudd, Assistant Site Manager on the Dyecoats residential development in Leeds, has been named Management Apprentice of the Year (Site Management) at the Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards 2025/26.
Currently in the fifth and final year of his Degree Apprenticeship, Samuel was nominated by his tutor in recognition of his dedication, professional development and contribution to the construction industry. He received the award at the college’s annual awards ceremony on 30th September.
Samuel said:
It’s great to have the hard work recognised, and I’d like to thank everyone at GRAHAM and Leeds College of Building who has supported me throughout my apprenticeship and development so far. I’m looking forward to continuing to develop as a Site Manager and progressing my career within the construction industry.
Recognition for Will Bonner
Meanwhile, Will Bonner, Quantity Surveyor working on the Loughborough University PBSA scheme, was Highly Commended in the Rising Star of the Year category at the East Midlands regional finals of the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2026.
Will, who is currently in the fourth year of his five-year Degree Apprenticeship, was shortlisted alongside some of the region’s most promising apprentices and was recognised at the regional awards ceremony on 7th October.
Will said:
There was a huge amount of talent in the room, so to get this was a real honour. Thank you to the GRAHAM team for my nomination.
These achievements highlight the quality of talent developing through GRAHAM’s apprenticeship programmes and reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in the next generation of construction professionals.
Inspired by Samuel and Will?
If you’re looking to build your career through an apprenticeship, discover the opportunities available through GRAHAM Academy: https://www.graham.co.uk/work-with-us/careers/.