ENTRY TO THE 2025 NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP AND SKILLS AWARDS IS NOW OPEN

Apprenticeship and Skills Awards

Direct Categories

Apprentice of the Year

To enter the Apprentice of the Year category you must either be currently undertaking the level of qualification applicable to your chosen category or have completed that level within the last 12 months (since 1 May 2024).

  • The Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 2)
  • The BAE Systems Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 3)
  • The British Army Higher Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 4 or 5)
  • The Royal Navy Degree Level Apprentice of the Year Award (Level 6 or higher)
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T Level Student of the Year

To enter the T Level Student of the Year category you must be undertaking a T Level qualification or started on or after 31 July 2022.

  • The Gatsby T Level Student of the Year Award
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Employer of the Year

The Employer of the Year category is open to employers from all sectors and celebrates employers who can showcase their commitment, contribution and the success that apprenticeships have brought to their organisation.

  • The SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award (for organisations with 1 to 249 employees)
  • The QA Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award (for organisations with 250+ employees)
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T Level Employer of the Year

The T Level Employer of the Year category is open to employers from all sectors and celebrates employers who can showcase their commitment, contribution and the success that T Levels have brought to their organisation.

  • The Gatsby T Level Employer of the Year Award
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year category is open to employers from all sectors. We want to share examples of the impactful work that employers are achieving through apprenticeships and/or T Levels.

  • The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award (Awarded to an organisation which demonstrates the impact they have had in creating opportunities and support for those who are disadvantaged or under-represented)
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Nomination Categories

Rising Star

Rising Star of the Year Award seeks to recognise apprentices that have made impressive progress in their career to date and have the potential to go even further.

  • The Lloyds Banking Group Rising Star of the Year Award (Apprentices that have made impressive progress in their career to date, and have the potential to go even further. Nominations are made by their employer).
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Skills Champion

The Skills Champion of the Year category is for individuals who champion apprenticeships and skills programmes with enthusiasm. Their passion for apprenticeships and skills is exceptional.

  • The Royal Air Force Skills Champion of the Year Award (Individuals who go ‘above and beyond’ to champion apprenticeships, T Levels and other skills programmes. Nominations are made by a colleague or contact who recognises an individual’s ‘champion’ credentials).
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