2022 - Jimmy Hendry

Jimmy Hendry graduated from UHI Perth in 1997. He received not only his MA Plumbing, SVQ Level 3 but also the Apprentice of the Year award.

Since then, he has taught plumbing at the Namibian Institute of Mining Technology, whilst also working for the Voluntary Services Organisation teaching AIDS and HIV awareness. He was later the Mechanical Maintenance Technician on the Halley 6 Research base on the Brunt ice shelf in Antarctica.

In 2016, he returned to UHI to start teaching plumbing at UHI Inverness and received his Assessors Award in 2018. At the same time, he was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers.

In 2020, in recognition of his contribution to the plumbing industry, he received the prestigious award of ‘Master Plumber’ which was presented by the Lord Mayor of London. And in 2021, he was presented with the ‘Freedom of the City of London’ and the ‘Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London’.

Jimmy has been a sponsor of the CREATE business competition for the last two years and graduated with UHI again this year with his Teaching Qualification Further Education award!

Alison Wilson, Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at UHI, said: “Jimmy has made a real difference and achieved a great deal in his career, both across the region and internationally. He has had a long history with UHI beginning with UHI Perth, currently lecturing at UHI Inverness, and now also kindly supporting the CREATE business competition! His story provides inspiration for others, and it is fantastic to have seen him graduate with UHI again this year.”