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The Apprenticeship and Training Awards are the national awards that celebrate excellence in apprenticeship employers and training providers across the UK.

Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and all entries must be submitted by the end of 14 November 2025.

This is your chance to showcase what makes your organisation, apprenticeship programme, or training delivery truly exceptional. With hundreds of nominations expected, it’s vital to ensure that yours stands out from the crowd.

Before submitting, take the time to carefully read the criteria for your chosen award category. Understanding exactly what the judges are looking for will give your entry the edge it needs. Be imaginative and bold in explaining what sets your provision and activity apart—whether it’s innovative approaches, outstanding outcomes, or the impact you’ve had on learners and/or employers.

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Open to: Employer or Training Provider

Innovation in training delivery

Celebrates creativity and innovation in how training or apprenticeship programmes are delivered, leading to improved outcomes.

SIAS
Award sponsor
Open to: employer and/or training provider and/or service provider

Best partnership in training

Sponsored by: SIAS

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 or Training Provider

Diversity and inclusion award

For an organisation that has made significant efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within its apprenticeship and training programmes.

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Award sponsor
Open to: Employer or Training Provider

Sustainability in training and apprenticeships

Sponsored by: NOCN

Recognises an organisation that has integrated sustainability practices into their apprenticeship and training delivery.

Open to: Employer

Employer commitment to apprenticeships and training

Celebrates an employer’s long-term commitment to developing apprenticeships and training as a key part of their workforce strategy.

Open to: Employer or Training Provider

Best new apprenticeship programme

For a new apprenticeship programme that has been launched successfully and has shown significant early impact.

Open to: Employer or Training provider

Excellence in learner support

Recognises a training provider or employer that offers exceptional support to apprentices and trainees, helping them to succeed

Open to: Employer or Training Provider

Best use of technology in training

Celebrates the innovative use of technology in delivering training or apprenticeships, leading to enhanced learning experiences and outcomes.

Open to: An individual from an employer or training provider

Outstanding contribution to apprenticeships and training (Individual)

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: Employer

Employer support for social mobility

For an employer that has used apprenticeships and training to support social mobility and provide opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Open to: training provider

Best workplace readiness scheme

This category is designed to acknowledge the crucial role that training providers play in readying young people for the workplace, ensuring they have the necessary skills and confidence to succeed

Open to: training provider

Excellence in English and maths skills development

This category is designed to highlight 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.

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Award sponsor
Open to: training provider

Apprenticeship provider of the year

Sponsored by: Gateway qualifications

Celebrates a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results.

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Award sponsor
Open to: Employer

Employer champion of the year

Sponsored by: Pearson

Recognises an employer that has been an advocate for apprenticeships and training, demonstrating leadership and commitment.

Open to: Employer or training provider

Outstanding apprenticeship programme

Recognises the most impactful and innovative apprenticeship programme an employer provider or training provider delivers.

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Award sponsor
Open to: Employer (Large (51+ employees and an annual turnover over £10m)

Large employer of the year

Sponsored by: City & Guilds

Recognises a large employer that has shown exceptional commitment to apprenticeship and workplace training programmes.

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Award sponsor
Open to: Employer (up to 50 employees or an annual turnover under £10m)

SME employer of the year

Sponsored by: City & Guilds

Celebrates a small or medium-sized employer that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing apprentices and trainees.

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Award sponsor
Open to: Training Provider

Specialist training provider of the year

Sponsored by: City & Guilds

Recognises a large employer that has shown exceptional commitment to apprenticeship and workplace training programmes.

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Award sponsor
Open to: training provider

Training provider of the year

Sponsored by: City & Guilds

For the training provider that has delivered exceptional quality in apprenticeship and training programmes.

Open to: an Individual an Individual

Special recognition Award

Sponsored by: FE Week & AELP

The Special Recognition Award is designed to honour an individual who has made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the apprenticeship and training sector on a national level. This prestigious award recognises a figure whose leadership, advocacy, and dedication have significantly advanced the industry, shaping the future of apprenticeships and workplace training in the UK.

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