This award celebrates apprenticeship programmes that provide high-quality training, robust support, and clear progression pathways for apprentices. It recognises initiatives that effectively combine on-the-job learning, formal training, mentorship, and career development to deliver measurable outcomes for both participants and the organisation. Entrants should highlight programme innovation, inclusivity, and tangible benefits such as skills acquisition, retention, and progression opportunities. Judges will look for evidence of programme impact, participant satisfaction, and strategies that demonstrate excellence in nurturing the next generation of talent through apprenticeships.
Submission Criteria
You may support your submission with the following;
- A maximum of 4 A4 pages of infographics.- i.e. graphs, charts, and tables.
- 4 images (in PDF format only).
- 2 Weblinks included in your submission write-up.
You should also address the key requirements stipulated in the scoring criteria specified for this award illustrated below.
- Clarity of Purpose - Is the goal clearly stated and relevant? - 100 words
- Execution & Collaboration - How was the initiative delivered? What specific steps were taken , and who was involved in making it happen? - 400 words
- Evidence of Impact - Are the outcomes measurable and meaningful? - 400 words
- Innovation or Value Added - What sets this apart? What new value is created? - 400 words
- Sustainability/Scalability - Can this be maintained or adapted more widely? - 400 words
- Presentation & Clarity - Is the submission clear, compelling and well-structured?