Fareham undergraduate wins at Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards
Annabel Huffer, an apprentice at the Fareham offices of property group Eddisons, took home a double win at this year's Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards in London.
The awards were held by Reading’s University College of Estate Management (UCEM), where Annabel is completing the fourth and final year of her degree apprenticeship. She was first named Undergraduate Apprentice of the Year, before receiving the prestigious Principal’s Choice Award for her “passion to bring about diversity in the built environment, advocacy for apprenticeships, outstanding work and support for new professionals in the industry.”
Annabel said: “It’s a huge and unexpected honour to win these two awards, especially during the final week of my degree course. My colleagues and employer have supported me throughout the apprenticeship, sharing their knowledge and expertise at every opportunity, and UCEM have also been exceptional.”
As an Inspire Ambassador for RICS, which sees her promoting young people in property, she added: “A more diverse workforce, combined with the knowledge of experienced surveyors, can only be a good thing for the industry. Young people bring fresh ideas and are more receptive to using new technology to increase efficiency.”
Annabel joined Eddisons after A levels and recently became its only GVC certified drone pilot, offering a novel service. She is one of more than 360 employees with the firm, which expanded into the South East last year with the acquisition of Hampshire-based Daniells Harrison.
Director Chris Daniells said: “We are really proud of Annabel, who is an exceptional young property professional and she deserves this public recognition for her outstanding work and superb attitude. We are very much committed to nurturing fresh new talent and apprentices like Annabel ensure that as a firm we remain at the forefront of innovation and continue to deliver the very best service to our clients, now and in the future.”
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