Ricky Booth, Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year 2026
Tabled 2 July 2026 by Patricia Ferguson
That this House congratulates Ricky Booth on being named Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Painting and Decorating Association Awards; commends Ricky on his success at the Scottish Painting and Decorating Association regional heat and for going on to win the overall UK-wide competition at the Premier Trophy Awards; understands that Ricky, from Drumchapel in Glasgow West, is an apprentice painter and decorator with Persimmon Homes West Scotland and a student at Glasgow Clyde College; recognises that the competition offers apprentices from across the UK the opportunity to test their painting skills against their competitors in a six-hour contest which challenges their accuracy, skill and ability to perform under pressure; notes that Ricky’s achievement reflects his talent, hard work and expertise in this trade; and wishes Ricky future success as he continues to learn and develop his skills.