Apprenticeship Awards 2008

Are you an apprentice with a difference?

If you’ve used the skills gained from your Apprenticeship to make a difference to your employer and you’re proud of your achievements – we want to know.

Who should enter?

Apprentices must be working towards, or have completed, an Apprenticeship or an Advanced Apprenticeship. All applicants must have been in been in Learning and Skills Council funded in April 2005 or started their Apprenticeship since April 2005.

What makes a winner?

The Apprentice of the Year Award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate apprentices’ exceptional contributions to their workplace. Judges are looking for apprentices’ that make a real difference to the organisation they work in by going beyond everyone’s expectations and delivering measurable benefits.

You might have introduced a new idea or initiative that has had a positive impact on the business, for example doing something that has improved procedures and systems, or made an important contribution to the development of a product or special project.

Two awards given in this category

• Apprentice of the Year
• Advanced Apprentice of the Year

In particular, judges are looking for entries that demonstrate the following:

1. Commitment to personal development and progression through learning
2. Outstanding contributions to the workplace, in particular areas or projects where expectations have been exceeded
3. Examples of achievement and attainment in learning and work
4. Inspirational qualities

Winners will enjoy:

• 'Apprentice of the Year' or 'Advanced Apprentice of the Year' Award status
• Recognition for your hard work through regional and national publicity
• Up to £1000 worth of prizes for the winner
• £500 for the two Highly Commended entrants
• Invites for you and your family to attend an Oscar-style celebratory awards ceremony at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London on the evening of 10th July 2008

For further help and advice you can call our helpline on
0800 954 88 96 where our team of experienced operators are on hand Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to answer your questions.