SPARKS Learner of the Year 2026: A Record-Breaking Year as the Competition Expands Across the UK

The seventeenth annual SPARKS Learner of the Year competition is officially underway, and 2026 marks its biggest year yet. For the first time, the event includes a Scottish Regional Heat, expanding the competition to seven regions across England, Scotland, and Wales.

A New Era for the Competition

Each regional heat brings together 10 electrical students, who take on a challenging live practical test designed and judged by experts from NAPIT.

Scotland Regional Winner Luke Ross from UHI Moray

South West Regional Winner Marcus Pan from Weston College

Welsh Regional Winner Evan Overton from Coleg Gwent

North East Regional Winner Isaac Chapman from Darlington College

North West Regional Winner George Johnson from Beau Associate

South East Regional Winner Samuel Stevely from HRUC Uxbridge

Midlands Regional Winner Charlie Kirby from Northampton College

Looking Ahead to the Grand Final

With all seven heats completed, the Regional Winners will come together at JTL Birmingham to compete for national recognition.

Supported by Industry Leaders

  • Headline Sponsor: Luceco Group
  • Supporting Partners: Electric Center, Milwaukee, Schneider Electric, AICO, Dimplex, EAL, Ideal Industries, Kewtech, FIX Radio, Prysmian, Snickers Workwear, NAPIT