A hero Glasgow decorator has been giving up his spare time for the last three years to give children free bedroom makeovers 'beyond their wildest dreams'.
Shaun McKay has been in the trade for 15 years and owns his own business 'Splash of Colour', but in his spare time he works with charity 'Dreams Come True' to give disabled children in Glasgow amazing bedroom re-vamps.
The 29-year-old is a big believer in investing in his local area and loves to use his trade skills to improve the lives of local kids, and his kind work has led to him being in the running for a national award.
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Shaun said: “I’m really pleased to get through to the semi-finals of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022, particularly knowing how many incredible tradespeople I would have been up against.
"I hope to impress the judges with my skills, expertise, and my passion for the trade. To reach the national final in September would be a dream come true and I’d love the opportunity to champion the construction industry on behalf of my peers.”
His initial application for the award impressed judges as it demonstrated his passion for the trade, dedication, and commitment to going above and beyond for his customers.
The possibility of becoming Screwfix's Top Tradesperson 2022 is exciting for Shaun, as the winner will receive a bundle of tech, tools and training worth a massive £20,000.
Together with over 30 other top tradespeople from across the UK and Republic of Ireland, Shaun will now battle it out to be shortlisted as a top 10 finalist. The shortlisted candidates will participate in a one-day final event at Screwfix LIVE, in Farnborough on September 23.
Jack Wallace, Marketing Director at Screwfix, said: “As a champion of the trade, we know that there are many exceptional tradespeople out there who are going the extra mile for their customers, producing work to an incredibly high standard and ultimately being fantastic role models for the next generation of tradespeople. Tradespeople are vital to our economy and invaluable to the communities they serve, so it’s hugely important that we recognise their achievements through this national award.
“I’d like to congratulate all our semi-finalists on getting this far. I wish them all the best of luck and look forward to meeting our national finalists in September.”
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