INVERNESS-based safety training specialist Billy Sweeney has been recognised for excellence at a construction industry dinner.
The Industry Excellence Award was handed out at the Highland Construction and Property Dinner, which raised over £20,000 for local charities.
Following a career in construction in positions at ROK, Tulloch, CITB, Inverness College and Highland Council, Mr Sweeney founded Safety Training Solutions 14 years ago. Since then, the company has supported over 35,000 individuals with their training needs.
“While I am honoured to have received this award, I would like to acknowledge the immense contribution I have had from colleagues over the years which have made my journey possible,” he said. “We take great pride in the work that we do enhancing people’s skills and qualifications and supporting businesses to do well and stay safe.”
The event was hosted by STV journalist Nicola McAlley in the Drumossie Hotel and attended by more than 330 people. After-dinner entertainment was provided by former football referee Kenny Clark.
Four Highlands charities will benefit: HALO (Highland Action for Little Ones), My-self Management, Sea Scouts and gardening initiative GROW Project.
Scott McLean, a member of the organising committee, said, “It was another fantastic evening where the Highland construction and property sectors came together to recognise achievements and raise funds for local charities.”
This was the 11th Highland Construction and Property Dinner with the annual event organised by the Scottish Building Federation, the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
