Purdy announces 2023 Mentor of the Year winners

Leading professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has crowned the two winners of this year’s Mentor of the Year competition. Glen Galbraith from Doncaster College was awarded the College Lecturer Mentor of the Year, while James Reeve of Royal Spa Decoration, based in Leamington Spa, was awarded the Painter and Decorator Mentor of the Year.

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2023

The competition – which recognises those in the industry who are inspiring the next generation of professional decorators – has now opened for this year’s entries. The painting tools manufacturer’s 2023 competition launch follows huge success over the last two years.

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2022 competition

Purdy has announced the launch of Mentor of the Year for 2022, following the success of last year’s inaugural competition. Created to recognise those who are inspiring the next generation of professional painters and decorators, Mentor of the Year nominations open on 1 June 2022.