Plumber Drainer Gas Fitter of the Year

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Congratulations to the Award Winner – Nathan Lowis, Natco Plumbing

Nathan created Natco Plumbing in 2007, originally as a sole operator. Throughout the years he has trained and mentored two apprentices (who are now fully qualified plumbers) and has his third apprentice due to qualify this year. His wife, Tracey, describes him as a quiet achiever, and customer testimonials only helped to highlight Nathan’s profound leadership skills and do it right the first time attitude and work ethic.

Nathan has proved himself as an outstanding individual and should be recognised for his professionalism as a licensed tradesperson.

“Winning this award reinforces the great work we are doing every day. To have such amazing testimonials written about us shows people really value our honest work and our team values.” 

Finalists – Damian Connor, Evermore Plumbing & Gas and David Best, David Best Plumbing

Click here to view the media release relating to this award – Professional Licensed Plumber Picks Up Inaugural Individual Award

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Category Information

Purpose
This award recognises a Queensland licensed plumber/drainer/gas fitter who displays exceptional workmanship and positively contributes to the industry through leadership and ongoing professional development.

Eligibility
The below requirements must be met in order to be eligible for this award category:

• Candidates must be QBCC licensed in at least one of the relevant fields in order to enter (plumber, drainer and/or gasfitter).
• Candidates must be based in Queensland, Australia.
• Candidates must be able to provide evidence of workmanship, leadership and ongoing professional development. No site inspections will be conducted.
• Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.

 

Judging Criteria
The nominees will be judged on the below criteria for this award category:

• Leadership
• Workmanship
• Technical ability and knowledge of acts and regulations
• Industry awareness
• Involvement and contributions to the industry
• Attitude

 

Conditions of Entry
The following conditions apply for this award category:

• Candidates must submit answers to the questions requested in the nomination form by the stated deadlines.
• Candidates must be available for a phone interview by members of the judging panel if requested (May 2019).
• Candidates must provide a minimum of ten high-resolution photos accompanied with their nomination. Please click here for photo requirements.
• Candidates must provide evidence of workmanship, leadership and ongoing professional development through photos/videos, testimonials from customers and/or clients and industry peers, etc.
• Failure to submit any conditions of entry by the stated deadlines may result in the withdrawal of the nomination.