IMI Skills Competitions: Meet the Refinishing finalists

After a knowledge exam, six practical tasks the top six Refinishing apprentices are heading to the IMI Skills Competitions finals in November to find out who will be crowned winner and the best in the sector. Meet the stars of the industry who are vying for the ultimate prize...

Victoria Steele, NPTC Pontardawe - Sinclair

“The competition has been amazing and I’m looking forward to getting my name out there.”

Declan James Phillips, GTA Doncaster - BCA Fleet Solutions Doncaster

“It’s been a good experience and I’m looking forward to meeting new people and having a chance to experience what nearly no one in my sector will ever get to do.”

Oisin Mckerr, Southern Regional Collage - Porters Bodyshop

“The competition has been great so far and I’m looking forward to winning!”

Thomas Fearnhead, Training 2000 - Auto Spray Darwen

“I've found it really good and I can't wait to complete.”

Lewis Brayford Doncaster, Rotherham and District GTA - BCA Fleet Solutions

“I can’t wait to see how the rest of the competition goes, and what I can learn from doing it.”

Maksim Makutonovic - Wrights

“It’s been interesting so far and I’m looking forward to competing against other painters.”

Keep an eye on the IMI website and social streams to find out how the IMI Skills Competitions Finals unfold in November and for your chance to appear in the 2024 line up, sign up for updates