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Do you know someone who deserves to win the Apprentice of the Year award?

This award recognises an exceptional apprentice for their work, either within their apprenticeship workplace or in relation to their classroom-based learning. This may include high performance, innovative approaches to their work, going the extra mile, or using what they’ve learned during their apprenticeship to create an opportunity for themselves to strengthen their achievements. 

What should my nomination include?

You can write up to 1000 words about why you’re nominating this apprentice for this award. Here are some top tips for what you could include:   

  • Has the apprentice exceeded expectations in terms of achievements or grades/performance reviews, or made significant progress since starting their apprenticeship?  
  • Has the apprentice had a wider impact on other apprentices or the way in which apprenticeships at the provider/employer will be delivered in the future?  
  • Has the apprentice gone above and beyond to make a difference – either for themselves, their peers, their employers, their place of study or their community?  
  • Has the apprentice undertaken any additional activities on top of their apprenticeship to further support their future?  

Remember to read the terms and conditions before submitting your nomination! 

Apprentice of the Year

First, we need your details, so we can contact you if your nominee has been shortlisted:

Now, please tell us about your nominee:

(by completing this you’re confirming that the nominee has consented to give their email address so that we can contact them if they are shortlisted)

Before submitting your nomination, you should think about including any or all of the following: Has the apprentice exceeded expectations in terms of achievements or grades/performance reviews, or made significant progress since starting their apprenticeship? Has the apprentice had a wider impact on other apprentices or the way in which apprenticeships at the provider/employer will be delivered in the future? Has the apprentice gone above and beyond to make a difference – either for themselves, their peers, their employers, their place of study or their community? Has the apprentice undertaken any additional activities on top of their apprenticeship to further support their future?

If you have any queries regarding your nomination, please contact [email protected].

Need inspiration? 

Our Apprentice of the Year 2024: Ellie Burke 

Our 2024 winner, Ellie Burke, excelled in both the workplace and her classroom-based learning whilst working towards her Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification with Rochdale Training. After facing personal challenges and finding herself unsure of what steps to take, Ellie is now working towards a successful career in the care sector and making a positive impact in the wider community. 

Read Ellie's story

Our Apprentice of the Year 2023: Christopher Ademola

At the time of winning, Christopher was an Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprentice studying through Salford City College. His exceptional skills and behaviours were recognised as helping to improve the lives of those he cares for, as well as setting him on his way to a dream career in Occupational Therapy.  

Read Christopher's story

 

I’ve got big plans. To me, there's nothing more satisfying or rewarding than helping people to regain or maintain their ability to perform an activity. It’s liberating and it's life-changing. 

Christopher Ademola, Apprentice of the Year 2023