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Are you an Apprentice with a difference?

If you've used the skills gained through your Apprenticeship to make a difference to your employer and you're proud of your achievements, we want to know.

Who should enter?

Apprentices must be working towards, or have completed, an Apprenticeship or an Advanced Apprenticeship. All applicants must have been in a Learning and Skills Council funded course in April 2004 or started their Apprenticeship since April 2004.

What makes a winner?

The Apprentice of the Year Award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate apprentices' exceptional contributions to their workplace. Judges are looking for apprentices that have made a real difference to the organisation they work in by going beyond everyone's expectations and delivering measurable benefits.

You might have introduced a new idea or initiative that has had a positive impact on the business, like doing something that has improved procedures and systems, or made an important contribution to the development of a product or special project.

Two awards are given in this category:

1. Apprentice of the Year
2. Advanced Apprentice of the Year

In particular, judges are looking for entries that demonstrate the following:

1. Commitment to personal development and progression through learning
2. Outstanding contributions to the workplace, in particular areas or projects where expectations have been exceeded
3. Examples of achievement and attainment in learning and work
4. Inspirational qualities.

As a winner you will enjoy:

1. 'Apprentice of the Year' or 'Advanced Apprentice of the Year' Award status
2. Recognition for your hard work through regional and national publicity
3. Up to £1000 worth of prizes for the winner
4. £500 for the two highly commended entrants
5. The chance for you and your family to attend an Oscar-style celebratory awards ceremony at The London Hilton on Park Lane on the evening of 20 June 2007.

Download an application form:

Apprentice of the Year Award - Application form (Word 123 KB)

Please read the guidance notes carefully before you complete your application form: