Final call to apply for BMI’s roofing apprenticeship competition

The entry deadline is fast approaching for the 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year competition. Now in its eighth year, the scheme offers a chance for roofing apprentices to show off their skills and passion, meet industry experts, and be in with the chance to win an impressive cash prize and training opportunities.

Apprentices have until midnight on Monday 28 April to apply. Submissions can be in written or video format. 

Up to 20 apprentices will be chosen to battle it out in the BMI Apprentice of the Year final which will be held in July at the BMI Academy in Gloucestershire, hosted by BMI UK & Ireland, manufacturer of roofing brands Redland and Icopal.

Over two days, pitched and flat roofing apprentices will be challenged to show off their skills  including technical ability, but also teamwork, presentation skills, marketing and commercial acumen. 

Two winners will be chosen: one in flat roofing and one in pitched roofing. The judging panel will be made up of industry leaders who will assess the apprentices’ skills on the day and provide coaching to improve their abilities. 

Fraser Biles, Commercial Director at BMI said: “The deadline for entries is now only days away, and it looks like this year’s competition is set to be the biggest yet. We’ve had some fantastic entries so far, but we want to make sure we get the best of the best, so don’t want anyone to miss their chance to apply. 

“The competition is an opportunity for the best roofing apprentices to network with experts in the industry, as well as learn skills beyond pure roofing. After all, the job also involves marketing, sales, financial planning, and so much more. This competition gives us an opportunity to celebrate the industry as a whole.”

The deadline for entries is 28 April 2025, with the shortlist announced in May. Entries are open to apprentices in both pitched and flat roofing. 

The BMI Apprentice of the Year competition will take place on 23rd and 24th July 2025. The two winners will receive a £1000 cash prize, and three years’ worth of free training at the BMI Academy. In previous years, the judges have also chosen highly commended candidates in each category, reflecting the high standard in the final.