CECA SOUTH WEST ANNUAL LUNCH AND AWARDS EVENT – FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026
Thank you to all our members and guests who attended the CECA South West Lunch and Awards event at The Grand Hotel, Torquay on Friday 2 October 2026. What a fantastic day it was bringing together over 200 people to celebrate the achievements both of our industry and the people who contribute so much to our success and also to celebrate CECA’s 30th anniversary.
You can view the photos from the event here.
Thanks to our speaker Rosie Steevenson for her talk about life in the fast lane as a fast jet navigator.
CONGRATULATIONS to all our 2026 award winners, along with all those nominated for an Award:
- University of Bath Industrial Placement – Alfie Anderson (Morgan Sindall)
- University of Plymouth Industrial Placement – Tom Appleyard (TMS)
- Highly Commended University of Plymouth Industrial Placement – Lucy Walker (Bridge Civil Engineering)
- Most Promising Apprentice (up to Level 3) – Keri Kennedy (Alun Griffiths Contractors Ltd)
- Most Promising Apprentice (over Level 3) – John Njoroge (Walters)
- Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor – Harvey Wacker (Alun Griffiths Contractors Ltd)
- Most Promising Trainee Civil Engineer – Dominic Hunt (VolkerStevin)
The winners received an inscribed memento and cash prize of £500, with those receiving a “Highly Commended” award receiving a cash prize of £250.

From left to right: Dominic Hunt; CECA SW Chair Abie Hearn; John Njoroge; Lucy Walker; Harvey Wacker; Alfie Anderson; Keri Kennedy and Tom Appleyard
With thanks to our 2026 Sponsors:






