The awards juding panel is chaired by Duncan Stewart, award winning architect and television presenter of 'About the house' and 'Ecoeye'.

"These awards are important for the trade sector in Ireland. They provide an incentive for higher standards as well as a platform for rewarding the many excellent trade professionals in Ireland. I am honoured to be involved"

onlinetradesmen.ie Trade Professional of the Year Awards winners 2008. From left - Duncan Stewart, RTE presenter and awards chairman, Alan Duffy, Overall and Sustainable category winner, Maurice Dallaghan (plumbing), Alan McLoughlin (Electrical), Joe Nugent (Other Trades), Keith Ward (Construction), Frankie O'Carroll (Carpentry) and Ted Laverty, Managing Director, onlinetradesmen.ie.

Overall onlinetradesmen.ie Trade Professional of the Year winners 2008. From left - Alan Duffy, Allbrite Heating and Plumbing solutions with Duncan Stewart, RTE presenter and awards chairman.