The countdown is on! Next week, the HIP Learner of the Year 2025 Grand Final takes place at OB1’s headquarters, where the winners of January and February’s regional heats—Level 2 and 3 plumbing and heating learners from across England and Wales—will compete for the prestigious title. As a proud sponsor, Mark Vitow Ltd has been behind this incredible competition from the start, championing the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals.

🏆 Meet the Finalists:
🔹 Andrew Ritson – Nescot College
🔹 Dexter Pude – Ignite Training
🔹 Finn McNally – Trafford College
🔹 Jackson Gill – New College Durham
🔹 Kian Elward – Cardiff and Vale College
🔹 Luke Warren – Suffolk New College
🔹 Zeb Champion – Petroc College

💬 Andy Cam, our Brand Ambassador, shared:
“Mark Vitow Ltd and OB1 are truly inspirational companies that care about the future of this industry. Supporting the next generation is key to keeping plumbing and heating at the highest standards, and it’s brilliant to see these learners getting hands-on experience with the latest innovations.”

🤝 Zoë Tanner, Managing Director at HIP, said:
“We’re thrilled to have the support of Mark Vitow as a sponsor for the HIP Learner of the Year 2025 competition. Investing in the next generation is crucial for the future of the plumbing and heating industry, and Mark Vitow’s backing reinforces the importance of recognising and supporting new talent as they develop their skills and careers.”

💡 The Practical Test 
During the competition, learners will demonstrate their skills in a hands-on challenge using products from Mark Vitow’s best-selling VITOW FlushDaddy range. This is an incredible opportunity for them to showcase their practical expertise while working with industry-leading products.

🎤 Exclusive Presentation for College Lecturers
Brand Ambassador Andrew Cam and James Cranham, Mark Vitow’s Commercial Director, will deliver a special presentation to plumbing and heating lecturers from across the UK. This valuable face-to-face session will share insights on the latest product innovations in the VITOW Plumbing and Heating range, including our award-winning FlowPro macerators, which won Best Bathroom Innovation at the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) ‘Pitchfest’ Competition at InstallerSHOW 2024.

🔜 Next stop: The Grand Final at OB1 HQ on March 26-27!
We’re also proud to highlight our exclusive partners, OB1, who are the headline sponsors of this year’s competition. As the exclusive distributor for OB1 in the plumbing and heating sector, we share their dedication to supporting initiatives that empower the industry and its future leaders.

Best of luck to the finalists—we’ll see you there!