Celebrating Apprenticeship Excellence Across the South East
We were proud to attend the South East Regional Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements, commitment and talent of apprentices across the region. The event brought together apprentices, employers and apprenticeship advocates to recognise the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the wider community.
A special highlight was seeing our Employer Chair, Elizabeth Flegg, and Apprentice Chair, Chris Davies, take to the stage to deliver inspiring speeches and announce winners, celebrating the outstanding achievements of employers and apprentices across the South East.
We would like to take this opportunity to recognise our Ambassadors and celebrate their continued commitment to promoting apprenticeships, raising awareness of the opportunities available and inspiring others to explore apprenticeship pathways.
Congratulations to all those who were nominated and recognised at this year’s awards. Below, we celebrate the winners and their outstanding achievements.
Winners and Highly Commended
Outstanding Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year
Winner: Dominique Unsworth ★ SEAAN member
The South East Apprenticeship Ambassadors were proud to present Dominique Unsworth with the Outstanding Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year award, recognising her dedication to championing apprenticeships and raising awareness of the opportunities they create.
Congratulations to Dominique on this well-deserved recognition!
The OAL SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award
- Winner: INV Group
- Highly Commended: Resource Productions CIC ★ SEAAN member
The Specsavers Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award
- Winner: Royal Navy
- Highly Commended: BAM
The Lloyds Banking Group Rising Star of the Year Award
- Winner: Emma White, Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Highly Commended: Olivia Daniels, BAE Systems
The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award
- Winner: West Sussex County Council ★ SEAAN member
- Highly Commended: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust ★ SEAAN member
The Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award
- Winner: Ion-Liviu Stoica, Mitchells & Butlers
- Highly Commended: Harry Youngs, Mitchells & Butlers
The BAE Systems Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award
- Winner: Alice Skipsey, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Highly Commended: Alfie Brockwell, BAE Systems
The British Army Higher Apprentice of the Year Award
- Winner: Andrew Moore, Mitchells & Butlers
- Highly Commended: Helen Edgerton, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Navy Degree Level Apprentice of the Year Award
- Winner: Alexis-Rose Brighton, BAE Systems
- Highly Commended: Jagtara Singh Taak, Loch Law Limited
The Royal Air Force Skills Champion of the Year Award
- Winner: Nicola Morgan, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust ★ SEAAN Deputy Chair
- Highly Commended: Tom Rogers, BAE Systems ★ SEAAN member
Some of the photos
To view more photos, visit flickr.com/photos/apprenticeships/sets/72177720336138770/
Congratulations once again to all the winners and nominees recognised at the South East Regional Apprenticeship and Skills Awards and thank you to everyone who made the event such a memorable celebration of apprenticeship success.
Could you be a regional award winner next year?
Whether you’re an apprentice or an employer of apprentices, discover how joining the South East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (SEAAN) could help strengthen your awards application.
Get in touch at info@seaan.org.uk to find out more.