Award categories 2027
Entry is free. You may enter as many categories as you like, with one application per category. Nominations close at the end of 30 October 2026.
Celebrates creativity and innovation in how training or apprenticeship programmes are delivered, leading to improved outcomes.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Recognises a successful collaboration between an employer and/or training provider and/or service provider that has led to outstanding results in apprenticeship or training delivery.
Open to: Employer and/or training provider and/or service provider
For an organisation that has made significant efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within its apprenticeship and training programmes.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Recognises an organisation that has integrated sustainability practices into their apprenticeship and training delivery.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Celebrates an employer’s long-term commitment to developing apprenticeships and training as a key part of their workforce strategy.
Open to: Employer
For a new apprenticeship programme that has been launched successfully and has shown significant early impact.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Recognises a training provider or employer that offers exceptional support to apprentices and trainees, helping them to succeed.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Celebrates the innovative use of technology in delivering training or apprenticeships, leading to enhanced learning experiences and outcomes.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Recognises an individual that has made a significant, long-term contribution to the advancement of apprenticeships and training in their industry and organisation.
Open to: An individual from an employer or training provider
For an employer that has used apprenticeships and training to support social mobility and provide opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Open to: Employer
Acknowledges the crucial role that training providers play in readying young people for the workplace, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to succeed.
Open to: Training provider
Highlights the importance of English and maths skills in the success of apprenticeships and workplace training, recognising training providers who excel in delivering these essential skills in innovative and effective ways.
Open to: Training provider
Celebrates a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results.
Open to: Training provider
Recognises an employer that has been an advocate for apprenticeships and training, demonstrating leadership and commitment.
Open to: Employer
Recognises the most impactful and innovative apprenticeship programme an employer or training provider delivers.
Open to: Employer or training provider
Recognises a large employer that has shown exceptional commitment to apprenticeship and workplace training programmes.
Open to: Large employer (51+ employees and annual turnover over £10m)
Celebrates a small or medium-sized employer that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing apprentices and trainees.
Open to: Employer (up to 50 employees or annual turnover under £10m)
Celebrates a training provider that excels in a specific sector or trade, delivering high-quality apprenticeships or training programmes tailored to that industry.
Open to: Training provider
For the training provider that has delivered exceptional quality in apprenticeship and training programmes.
Open to: Training provider
