Chesterfield businesses and apprentices are being encouraged to apply for a prestigious regional awards ceremony.
The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards are back for 2023, with 14 category awards to recognise the incredible apprenticeship network across the region.
Nominations can be submitted by the apprentice themselves, their employer, college or training provider, or even by proud loved ones. There are also categories for employers and mentors, so businesses can nominate their own teams and trainers.
Organisers are looking for entries in the following 14 categories:
- SME Employer of the Year (0-249), in association with East Midlands Apprentice Ambassador Network
- Large Employer of the Year
- Diversity and Inclusion Programme
- Mentor of the Year, in association with Greatest Hits Radio
- Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
- Advanced Apprentice of the Year
- Higher Apprentice of the Year, in association with Nottingham Trent University
- Degree Apprentice of the Year, in association with University of Nottingham
- Professional Services Apprentice of the Year
- Health & Public Service Apprentice of the Year, in assocaition with Auto Windscreens
- Construction Apprentice of the Year
- Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
- Technology and Digital Apprentice of the Year, in association with AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
- Training Provider of the Year
Event Manager, Haroldine Lockwood commented: “In 2022, we had over 200 attendees including apprentices, training providers and businesses running apprenticeship programmes. We hope to make 2023 even bigger!”
An awards entry writing masterclass will be taking place for top tips on how to write an entry to really impress the judges. Held on Wednesday 28th June at 10am, the masterclass will address the following topics:
- Category criteria review and analysis
- Understanding of what the judges are looking for
- Top Tips for putting your entry together.
Visit the event website to register and submit your nomination. Entries close on Thursday 24th August at 6 pm.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony held at The Village Hotel Nottingham on Thursday 5th October. Guests will be invited to a welcome drink, along with the opportunity to network with other attendees – before a 3 course meal will be served and the awards ceremony begins.
