Grace wins the double at the National Skills Academy for Nuclear awards
It was butterflies and sweaty palms for JFN’s Senior Electrical Technician, Grace McCrickard, during Thursday (30th) night’s National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) Awards. Grace was up for the Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award after beating off hundreds of other nominees from across the industry to secure her place as one of three finalists.
As the celebrity presenter, British television presenter Louise Minchin, ran through the nominations all in attendance from JFN waited with bated breath. There was some stiff competition from some major organisations; and the winner is…
Both JFN tables erupted with cheers and shouts as the 500 strong crowd applauded our Grace as she went up on stage to be presented with her award. A fantastic achievement for such an inspirational young woman.
Grace had been victorious, all her hard work had paid off… the night couldn’t get better, or could it?
Grace, whose pride was only out shone by all her friends and colleagues, was now up for the very prestigious UK Nuclear Apprentice of the Year 2023.
Grace has been an outstanding student from day one. Her time at JFN has seen her successfully gain an electrical apprenticeship and her HNC. Grace is currently studying her HND in electrical engineering, and recently started her degree in January 2023 through the City & Guilds Foundation Charles Brookes bursary.
It’s the moment you have all been waiting for... the winner of the UK Nuclear Apprentice of the Year 2023 is Grace McCrickard of JFN!
Grace had done it! Two for two! The noise was deafening.
Grace is a true inspiration to other students, her tenacity and thirst for learning have resulted in her excelling in her studies and chosen profession and it is fantastic to see that recognised by the industry.
