Celebrating Excellence: SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 Winner Announced

The SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 competition has officially crowned its winner, marking another milestone in showcasing the UK’s brightest electrical talent. After months of regional heats, the final, held at JTL Training in Birmingham, brought together seven outstanding students for an exciting two-day showdown.

Congratulations to Frankie McCall of South Hampshire College Group and JTL Training, the 2025 Sparks Learner of the Year! A huge well done as well to Drew Squires O’Sullivan from Gower College Swansea, this year’s impressive runner-up.

Finalists demonstrated exceptional technical ability, creativity, and professionalism throughout the event. They completed a challenging installation under the watchful eyes of expert judges from NAPIT, Luceco Group, and others.

As Headline Sponsors, we were thrilled to have our very own Jamie Neal on the judging panel, witnessing the next generation of electricians in action!

“This year’s final has been a remarkable display of practical expertise and technical excellence within the electrical trade. Every finalist showcased exceptional skill, accuracy, and professionalism while working under real-world conditions. The standard of work has been outstanding, setting a new benchmark for future competitions and highlighting the bright future ahead for the electrical industry.” - Zoe Tanner, Managing Director at SPARKS

A massive congratulations to all the finalists; we look forward to next year’s competition!