In January we launched the 2025 Flooring Apprentice of the Year competition and the deadline for entries is now looming – 31 March 2025. If you have an outstanding flooring apprentice that you think is worthy of entering, then don’t delay sign them up for the competition now! The entry form can be found at www.cfa.org.uk/Flooring-Training-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Competition/

In a change of format for 2025, prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The winning apprentice will receive the following:

• A massive Specialist Flooring Tool Kit including tools, materials, kneepads, clothing and vouchers worth over £10000!
• £1000 in Cash!
• An invitation for the winner, employer and their tutor to attend TWO events:
• The top three selected Apprentices to attend CFA prize-giving and Live Winner Reveal at the InstallerSHOW, NEC, 24th – 26th June 2025.
• The Winner is invited to the CFJ Flooring Industry Awards (with their tutor and employer) on Friday 5 September at the prestigious Dallas Burston Polo Club, Warwickshire.
• Two pages of publicity in the CFJ magazine.