Our Story
Launched in 2014, Plumbing World’s Young Plumbers is focused on engaging, upskilling, and supporting the next generation of New Zealand plumbers, gas fitters and drainlayers. Large portions of the Plumbing industry are set to retire. Our future leaders need space to get involved at a deeper level in the industry.
Young Plumbers aims to provide a social space for local tradies. Working with industry suppliers, well known international and national brands, and plumbers and tradespeople, Young Plumbers aims to get our valued young industry members more involved in the industry’s ongoing development.
Plumbing World’s aim is to support and future-proof the NZ Plumbing industry, adding value to business and developing careers.
It has since become the social hub of the New Zealand Plumbing industry.
Our Vision
Creating success, rewarding industry excellence and ensuring our young plumbers remain passionate about the plumbing industry.
Our Values
Integrity — Maintain honesty, strong moral principles and keeping your word.
Growth — Adding value to your own life, to those around you, and to society.
Positive Attitude — Be optimistic about situations, interactions and yourself.
Respect — For yourself, customers, colleagues, employer and your environment.
About YPOTY
The plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying trades offer reward careers and plenty of opportunity to get ahead and make a name for yourself, if you have the talent and drive to succeed.
Plumbing World’s Young Plumber of the Year (YPOTY) showcases and rewards the best and brightest in the industry, recognising excellence by celebrating industry training and the support of our amazing employers and suppliers who keep the wheels of the industry turning.
This flagship event helps to elevate winners and fast-track their career for long-term success. Hundreds of contestants battle it out every year for a spot in the national final. There are great prizes up for grabs, personal development opportunities, and for those who make it to national final a whole lot more.
Enter now for your shot at making a good name for yourself in your chosen trade.
FREE to Enter
That’s right, the competition is FREE and covered by Plumbing World and by our amazing sponsors. All that is required is a positive attitude, and respect for the trade and our values. Plumbing World is here to support the next generation of tradies as their careers develop.
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