BUILDING firms in Worcestershire are being urged to put their apprentices forward for a top award and the chance to win a £3,000 holiday

The Federation of Master Builders is once again on the hunt for the best young talent in Britain as it launches its search for the Apprentice of the Year.

Entries need to show how the apprentice has used a high level of skill in their chosen trade and must be in by Tuesday, May 31.

Winners for each category will be chosen from the Midlands and they will then go forward to the national awards.

The overall winner will receive a light commercial vehicle of their choice from Nissan's extensive range and the person who nominates the winning entry will win a holiday to the value of £3,000.

To download an entry form log on to www.finda builder.co.uk or call 0800 152 522.

The winners will be presented with their awards by Sarah Beeny, presenter of Channel 4's Property Ladder, on Thursday, September 8.