National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 regional finalists announced

8 Aug 2018 02:52 PM

Finalists from a wide range of industries and occupations are progressing to the next stage of the National Apprenticeship Awards.

Now in their 15th year, the National Apprenticeship Awards showcase the diverse and growing range of sectors engaged with apprenticeships, whilst celebrating outstanding apprentices, employers and individuals who go above and beyond to champion apprenticeships across England.

The awards were open to apprentices, individuals who promote apprenticeships and employers of all sizes from all sectors. The refreshed array of categories for 2018 has given additional opportunities for entrants to demonstrate the impact apprenticeships has made to individual’s lives and their workplaces. Those shortlisted are apprenticeship exemplars, highlighting best practice across recruitment excellence, high quality training practices, diversity and career progression.

We have announced regional finalists in the following employer categories:

We are recognising apprentices for their exceptional contribution to their workplace and have announced regional finalists in the following apprentice categories:

Finalists in the Royal Air Force Award for Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, recognising individuals who go ‘above and beyond’ to champion apprenticeships, have also been announced, alongside finalists in the three new categories introduced for 2018:

We will be asking members of the public to vote on the overall winner for the Lloyds Banking Group Award for the Rising Star category.

Keith Smith, Director, Apprenticeships Group, ESFA said:

The National Apprenticeship Awards recognise excellence in businesses that grow their own talent with apprenticeships, and apprentices who have made, and keep making, a significant contribution to their workplaces and these awards enable both employers and individuals to showcase how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and career.

I am thrilled that so many outstanding applications were made – eclipsing the phenomenal number of entries we’ve had in the past. Judges have had a difficult time selecting the finalists as the applications were outstanding; highlighting perfectly the many benefits apprenticeships bring to the lives of individuals and to our employers.

I thank everyone for entering; thank judges for their time volunteering to assist with the process and I wish all finalists the very best of luck at the regional ceremony.

National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 – regional employer of the year finalists (PDF, 338KB, 2 pages)

National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 - regional apprentice, rising star and apprenticeship champion of the year finalists (PDF, 369KB, 4 pages)

For more information on the National Apprenticeship Awards 2018 visit: https://appawards.co.uk/.