West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024: Here is the full list of categories and how you can submit your nominations

Following the resounding success of our prestigious 2023 event, this year's edition promises to be an even more spectacular affair, featuring 14 category awards crafted to pay homage to the exceptional apprenticeship network thriving across the region.

We extend an invitation to all businesses supporting apprenticeship schemes to submit their nominations and join in the festivities at our annual event.

Nominations can be submitted by the apprentices themselves, their employers, colleges, training providers, or even by proud loved ones.

For those needing assistance in preparing their entries, we will be running a free 40-minute virtual course on Friday, March 1, at 10am. Register and commence your journey by visiting: www.wyapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/ before the closing date of 6pm on Thursday, March 21.

The grand announcement of winners will take place at the live event on Thursday, May 9, held at the Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford. Guests are invited to join us from 6.45pm for a welcome drink sponsored by the Cedar Court Hotel, providing an excellent opportunity to network.

To be eligible for the awards, apprentices should be enrolled on an apprenticeship scheme before June 2023.

​Award categories:

SME Employer of the Year – open to businesses with up to 249 employees.

​Large Employer of the Year – open to businesses with more than 250 employees.

​Diversity and Inclusion Programme, sponsored by FDM Group – open to all employers which actively encourages diversity and inclusion.

​Mentor of the Year, sponsored by Zenith – this category is for an individual who has encouraged and inspired apprentices throughout their training programme.

​Intermediate Apprentice of the Year – for an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 2 qualification.

​Advanced Apprentice of the Year – For an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 3 qualification.

​Higher Apprentice of the Year – for an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 4 or 5 qualification.

​Degree Apprentice of the Year – for an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 6 or above qualification.

​Professional Services Apprentice of the Year – open to apprentices who work within the professional services sector.

​Health & Public Service Apprentice of the Year – open to apprentices who work within the health or public service sector.

​Construction Apprentice of the Year – open to apprentices who work within the construction sector.

​Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year – open to apprentices who work within the engineering or manufacturing sectors

​Technology and Digital Apprentice of the Year – open to apprentices who work within the technology and digital sectors.

​Training Provider of the Year – open to colleges, organisations or businesses that provide the training element of an apprenticeship programme to a business or organisation.