Shoaib Awan, known as 'The Gas Expert', got the accolade at the Checkatrade regional awards for London on September 17. Emma Grant, head of trade engagement at Checkatrade, said: "The Checkatrade Awards are all about celebrating the pride and effort our members put into their work, and shining a light on their achievements. "Shoaib Awan is a deserving winner of the community hero award, for his important campaigning on tool theft. "We’re proud to have backed trades for over 25 years, and even prouder to shine a light on standout work like this." Award winners from all regional events will come together at a national final at Wembley Stadium on November 19.