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Celebrating the finest in apprenticeships

You're the best in apprenticeship provision - let the world know!

Welcome to the
Apprenticeship Guide Awards,
in partnership with Aptem

Celebrating its twentieth year of support for apprentices, the Apprenticeship Guide is proud to present the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2025: developed to celebrate the employers and training providers who enable their apprentices to flourish.

The categories are designed to cover the full spectrum of apprenticeship sectors, and submissions are judged by an independent panel of experts.

The awards culminate in a black-tie ceremony and dinner, held in Manchester, where the finalists meet, network and celebrate.

Key Dates for Your Diary

All the dates you need for the Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2025

  • Submission deadline 20 December 2024
  • Shortlist announcement National Apprenticeship Week
  • Awards ceremony 1 May 2025
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Apprenticeship Guide Awards

Entering into its second year in 2025, the Apprenticeship Guide Awards ceremony is a black-tie event that includes a welcome reception, three-course meal and the awards ceremony.

It’s a chance for our finalists and sponsors meet, network and celebrate!

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The Judges

Adam Tipper Managing Director, Next Gen Makers
Adam Tipper Managing Director, Next Gen Makers Read Bio
Dr Fiona Aldridge CEO, Skills Federation (FISSS)
Dr Fiona Aldridge CEO, Skills Federation (FISSS) Read Bio
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee Chief executive, University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee Chief executive, University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) Read Bio
Emily Rock CEO, Association of Apprentices
Emily Rock CEO, Association of Apprentices Read Bio
James Adeleke CEO, Generation Success
James Adeleke CEO, Generation Success Read Bio
Jessica Pieri Founder, The Careers People
Jessica Pieri Founder, The Careers People Read Bio
Joanna Hughes Founder, Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships
Joanna Hughes Founder, Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships Read Bio
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL CEO, Youth Employment UK
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL CEO, Youth Employment UK Read Bio
Lucy Hunte Senior Apprenticeships Development Manager, NHS England
Lucy Hunte Senior Apprenticeships Development Manager, NHS England Read Bio
Mike Thompson Managing Partner, Gen Healthy Minds
Mike Thompson Managing Partner, Gen Healthy Minds Read Bio
Patrick McCann Director of Learning, Linklaters LLP
Patrick McCann Director of Learning, Linklaters LLP Read Bio
Sharon Blyfield OBE Head of Early Careers and Apprenticeships GB, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sharon Blyfield OBE Head of Early Careers and Apprenticeships GB, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Read Bio
Siobhan Williams Apprenticeships, UCAS
Siobhan Williams Apprenticeships, UCAS Read Bio

Are you ready to enter The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2025?

In partnership with Aptem. These awards were developed to celebrate the best apprenticeship employers, and the achievements and successes of the UK’s best and brightest.

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