Our celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 were rounded off with the outstanding achievements of our apprentices and employers recognised through DBC’s annual Apprenticeship Awards.

Each year our Apprenticeship Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals that show excellence in apprenticeship training, as well as employers who are ambassadors for apprenticeships in their organisations, and those who provide unparalleled support and mentorship to apprentices.

We were delighted to be joined by international football player and former apprentice Will Grigg, who hosted an open Q&A on the transformative impact of apprenticeships and applying this year’s theme ‘Skills for Life’ to his own career. We were also joined by our partner DHL who gave a talk about the success of their apprenticeship programme.

The award winners include:

– Business Administration Apprentice of the Year: Sian McGee – Office For Nuclear Regulation
– Customer Service Apprentice of the Year: Kim Tilley – Citizens Advice
– Coaching Professional Apprentice of the Year: Cory Spurr – DHL
– Leadership & Management Apprentice of the Year: Yvonne Taljaard – SYNLAB
– Marketing Apprentice of the Year: Molly Grice – EEM
– Sales & Recruitment Apprentice of the Year – Charlene Culbert – ExtraCare Charitable Trust
– Supply Chain & Logistics Apprentice of the Year: Nathan Wilmot – Siemens
– Mentor of the Year: Ceri Travers – Breedon Group
– Partner of the Year: West Park School
– Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year: Rachel Gray – Lincolnshire Co-operative
– Employer of the Year: Auto Trader
– Skills For Life Award: Sarah Bardens – Motus Commercials
– Apprentice of the Year:  Molly Grice – EEM

Finalists were selected from the hundreds of apprentices and employers we work with, so to be shortlisted is an outstanding achievement, with all finalists highly commended.

Well done and congratulations to all finalists and winners.