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Apprenticeship Awards
Published on: Wednesday 9th July 2025 10:10 am
News categories:
Events, Awards
Authored by: Mathilde Pluck

Our event was a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of our apprentices and the transformative impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and the economy!

The Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of apprentices across a wide range of industries, including health and science, engineering, construction, hospitality, retail, professional services and digital. The awards also recognise the invaluable support of tutors, mentors, managers and employers who play a key role in guiding and inspiring apprentices on their journey to success.

We received hundreds of nominations this year, making the judging process incredibly tough. A huge congratulations to all our winners and shortlisted nominees. Each nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication and positive impact these individuals have made. Every one of them deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

The winners for the Apprenticeship Awards 2025, along with their respective awards, are as follows:

Tutor of the Year - Tina Chapman

Sponsored by Cema LTD
Tutor of the Year

SME Employer of the Year - Citreus Catering

Niblett and Price 
SME Employer of the Year Photo

Large Employer of the Year - Steer Automotive 

Sponsored by East Midlands Airport
Large Employer of the Year

Overall Apprentice of the Year – Joshua Coules

Mindful Education
Overall Apprenticeship of the Year

Apprentice Champion of the Year - Ashley Smith

Sponsored by Steer Automotive
Apprentice Champion of the Year

Apprentice Experience of the Year - Bradley Foley

Sponsored by Eastwood Hall
Experience of the Year

Automotive Apprentice of the Year - Ricardo Zeeman

Sponsored by Halfords

Construction Apprentice of the Year – Ben Pearson

sponsored by Oakfield Construction

Engineering Apprentice of the Year – Joshua Coules

sponsored by Blackburn Starling

Health, Science and Care Apprentice of the Year – Lindsey Noton

Sponsored by Nottingham University Hospitals  NHS Trust (NUH)
Health, Science and Care Apprentice of the Year

Hospitality & Retail Apprentice of the Year – Jozef Burrell-Hughes

Sponsored by Why Hospitality

Professional Services & Digital Apprentice of the Year – Lucy Mills

Sponsored by Rhames

These awards embody the spirit of learning, growth and excellence, celebrating our students’ dedication to their apprenticeships and the meaningful contributions they’re making in their industries.

We would like to thank the event’s generous sponsors, including Mindful education, Halfords, Blackburn Starling, Why Hospitality, Oakfield Construction, NUH, Rhames, Steer Automotive, East Midlands Airport, Niblett and Price, Eastwood Hall, Cema LTD, Trophy Master, Crowne Plaza, J McCann and Lindleys.

The support and contributions of our sponsors were crucial to the success of the Apprenticeship Awards 2025, and we appreciate their dedication to empowering individuals and fostering workforce growth.

This year’s Apprenticeship Awards has provided a platform to celebrate the exceptional talent and achievements of apprentices, as well as their invaluable contributions to society. We extend our congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted candidates, wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.

Apprenticeship Awards 2025