News: Nottingham College to celebrate apprentices, tutors and employers at Apprenticeship Awards 2023

As a leading apprenticeship and training provider, we can’t wait to celebrate the positive impact that apprenticeships have on individuals, employers, and society as a whole.

The Apprentice Awards will celebrate the hard work and exceptional talent of the future leaders in the field of health and science, engineering, construction, hospitality and retail, and professional services and digital as well as the tutors and employers that made it all possible. We received over 100 nominations, making the selection process very competitive but we are thrilled to announce the shortlisted candidates for each award are:

• Tutor of the Year Award (sponsored by Gemini ARC) - David Clutton, Natasha Robinson, Rachael Singh, Steve Richards

• SME Employer of the Year Award (sponsored by Mindful) — Johns of Nottingham, Loughborough Road Dental Practice, Middletons Service Station

• Experience of the Year (sponsored by Hospitality Guaranteed) - Anja Weaver, Laura Peberday, Stacey Holmes, Tina Hudson

• Large Employer of the Year Award (sponsored by Fix Auto) — Landermeads, Lee Marley, Niblett and Price

• Apprentice Champion of the Year Award (sponsored by Lindleys Auto Centre) — David Sargeant, Mark Baxter, Steve Hoe, Sue Fry

• Health, Science and Care Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Nottingham University Hospitals) — Larna Parkin, Mercy Chimanga, Natalie Durose
  

• Automotive, Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Steer Automotive Group) — Balazs Bekesi, Dominic Everington, Nathan Kelly

• Construction Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Oakfield Construction) - Charles Baines, George Glenny, Kiera Gee

• Hospitality and Retail Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Park Plaza) - Aimee Parker, Alfie Akers, Oscar Marshall

• Professional Services and Digital Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Mojatu Foundation) — Connor Orange, Jessica Trollope, Liam Salvin, Mathilde Pluck

• Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Tuckwell & Co) - Aimee Parker, Alfie Akers, Oscar Marshall, Larna Parkin, Mercy Chimanga, Natalie Durose, Balazs Beksei, Dominic Everington, Nathan Kelly, Charles Baines, George Glenny, Kiera Gee, Connor Orange, Jessica Trollope, Liam Salvin, and Mathilde Pluck.

Nottingham College congratulates all the winners and shortlisted candidates on their achievements. The support of all attendees has helped improve the lives of many, and we hope that the success of the apprentices will continue throughout their careers.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors for their support of the Apprenticeship Awards 2023. Thank you to Gemini ARC, Fix Auto, Hospitality Guaranteed, Mindful, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, Oakfield, One File, Steer Automotive Group, Park Plaza Nottingham, Mojatu Foundation, Tuckwell & Co, and Lindleys Auto Centre. We would also like to thank our drinks sponsor, Eastwood Hall, and Trophy Master for providing the winners’ trophies. 

Your contributions have made this event possible and will help us to celebrate apprentices and everyone who has helped bring these apprenticeships to life.