25 of Worcestershire’s best apprentices, employers, training providers and schools have been named as finalists for the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2018.
Following a large number of nominations in all 10 categories, judges have shortlisted an ‘exceptional group’ of finalists that are said to highlight the hugely positive contribution that apprenticeships have made on the county’s businesses.
Finalists, businesses and guests will attend the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards at 6:30pm, on Thursday 15 November at the Tree Tops Pavilion, West Midland Safari Park, where the winners of each category will be announced. This year’s ceremony will be presented by Bafta-nominated TV presenter, Angellica Bell, who is set to welcome a large audience of over 300 people.
The popular awards celebration event will culminate in the two overall awards of Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, which is sponsored by Worcester Bosch and Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd, to recognise outstanding achievement.
Awards Finalists 2018
School of the Year – sponsored by Worcestershire Training Provider Association
- Catshill Middle School – Bromsgrove
- Dyson Perrins C of E Academy – Malvern
- RSA Academy Arrowvale – Redditch
Intermediate Level Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Vestia Community Trust
- Alex McLaughlin – Brockencote Hall – Kidderminster
- Demelza Pike – Yamazaki Mazak – Worcester
- Joshua Rogers – CP Foods – Kidderminster
Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Southco Manufacturing Ltd
- Aleksandra Rychilik – Kanes Foods – Evesham
- Bethany Clayton – Morgan Advanced Materials – Redditch
- Thomas Morris – Morgan Motors – Malvern
Higher Level Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by University of Worcester
- Amy-Louise Annis – Myriad Centre – Worcester
- Anthony Hegenbarth – North Bromsgrove School – Bromsgrove
- Jamie Andrews – AVL UK ltd – Kidderminster
Newcomer Apprenticeship Employer of the Year
- Payara – Malvern
- Thomas Weston Construction – Kidderminster
Small Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – sponsored by Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
- Buzz Electrical Ltd – Evesham
- Give as You Live – Evesham
Medium Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – sponsored by CP Foods Ltd
- Phosters (FM) Ltd – Kidderminster
- Sencon UK Ltd – Droitwich
Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – sponsored by Amada UK Ltd
- OGL Computer – Kidderminster
- Sanctuary Group – Worcester
Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year – sponsored by West Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network
- Nicky Scott (Worcestershire Group Training Association) – Worcester
- Vikki Greenfield (University of Worcester) – Worcester
Training Provider of the Year – sponsored by Sanctuary Group
- Midland Group Training Services – Redditch
- Nova – Redditch
- WCG Pershore – Pershore
Worcestershire Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd
The Apprentice of the Year will be decided from winners of other awards.
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Employer of the Year sponsored by Worcester Bosch Group
The Apprenticeship Employer of the Year will be decided from winners of other awards.