Marking its 12th year, the EDA recently hosted the annual Learning Achievement Awards on the 37th floor of London’s iconic Shard. The 2026 ceremony honoured 21 outstanding individuals from across the UK’s electrotechnical sector, recognising exceptional achievement in Apprenticeships or the EDA’s award-winning Product Knowledge programme.
Bringing together EDA businesses from every corner of the country, the awards shine a spotlight on those who have demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous development. Presenting the trophies on behalf of the Association were EDA President, David Moore, Director at Medlock Electrical Distributors (part of the ANEW buying group), and John Henry, Managing Director at EDA Apprenticeships Plus, the organisation which operates the Association’s Apprenticeship Service for Wholesalers and also sponsors the Awards.
Winners were accompanied by those who had played an important role in their journeys – parents, partners, mentors, and managers – allowing them to share the special moment of recognition together. Citations for each winner were read by representatives from their businesses, bringing personal stories to life. As journeys, sacrifices, challenges overcome and milestones reached were recounted, each award presentation deeply personal, memorable, and often moving.
