THE product performance controller at RGB Building Supplies, which has a branch in Wellington, has received an industry accolade.

Sarah Daniel is celebrating after winning the Independent Rising Star of the Year Award at the Builders Merchants Journal Industry Awards 2019.

Sarah, 26, was presented with her award during a ceremonial lunch hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky OBE at The Brewery in London.

In October last year, Sarah received the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Young Achiever Award for 2018.

Having joined RGB as an apprentice in 2012, Sarah was offered a permanent job at the end of her apprenticeship.

Sarah said: “The merchanting and the construction industry offer fantastic career opportunities and I’m hoping these types of awards help young people see the wide-ranging positions available.

“Seven others were shortlisted for the BMJ Independent Rising Star Award, who all do fantastic work at their companies, so I was completely shocked to be named as the winner.”

Keith Harris, head of procurement at RGB Building Supplies and Sarah’s line manager, added: “Sarah thoroughly deserves the recognition she is receiving for the hard work and dedication she gives to her role.

“She is a true ambassador for young people coming into the industry and everyone at RGB is extremely proud of her achievements.”