For an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 2 qualification (equivalent to GCSE passes at grades 4–9). Apprentices should be enrolled on an apprenticeship scheme before June 2022. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and should include:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Details of the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their level 2 qualification
• Details of how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews.

Advanced Apprentice of the Year For an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 3 qualification (equivalent to A Level Pass). Apprentices should be enrolled on an apprenticeship scheme before June 2022.

The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and should include:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Details of the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their level 3 qualification
• Details of how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews.

For an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 4 or 5 qualification. Apprentices should be enrolled on an apprenticeship scheme before June 2022. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and should include:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Details of the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their level 4 or 5 qualification
• Details of how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews.

For an outstanding apprentice who is currently studying for a level 6 or above qualification. Apprentices should be enrolled on an apprenticeship scheme before June 2022. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and should include:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Details of the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their level 6 or above qualification
• Details of how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews.

Open to apprentices, who were enrolled in their programme by June 22, and work within the Construction.

The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and include details on:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Overview of the qualifications gained and/or working towards
• Details on the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their apprenticeship
• Details on how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews

Open to apprentices, who were enrolled in their programme by June 22, and work within the Engineering or Manufacturing sectors. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and include details on:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Overview of the qualifications gained and/or working towards
• Details on the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their apprenticeship
• Details on how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews

Open to apprentices, who were enrolled in their programme by June 22, and work within the Health or Public Service Sector. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and include details on:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Overview of the qualifications gained and/or working towards
• Details on the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their apprenticeship
• Details on how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews

Open to apprentices, who were enrolled in their programme by June 22, and work within the Professional Services sector. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and include details on:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Overview of the qualifications gained and/or working towards
• Details on the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their apprenticeship
• Details on how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews

Open to apprentices, who were enrolled in their programme by June 22, and work within the Technology and Digital Sectors. The entry should be completed by either the apprentice, employer or training provider and include details on:

• Overview of the apprenticeship programme the apprentice is undertaking / completed
• Overview of the qualifications gained and/or working towards
• Details on the individual’s commitment to working with an employer whilst studying towards their apprenticeship
• Details on how the individual has excelled, including quotes from trainers and staff, alongwith results and performance reviews

This category is for an individual who has encouraged and inspired apprentices throughout their training programme. Mentors can be the line manager, a training provider or someone that the apprentice works with who has greatly contributed to the individual’s development. Entries should be completed by either the apprentice or an individual that has witnessed the impact that the mentor has had on the individual:

• Who the mentor is in relation to the apprentice
• How the mentor supports on a day to day basis to support in the development of the apprentice
• How the mentor has gone above and beyond to encourage the apprentice to succeed

Open to all employers that run an apprenticeship programme which actively encourages diversity and inclusion. Firstly give an overview of the apprenticeship programme that you offer, the number of apprentices you employ and the apprenticeship training pathway that they receive being part of your organisation. Entries should also include:

• Detail the benefits that the apprenticeships have brought to your organisation
• Detail how apprentices have benefited from your training programme
• Detail how you apprenticeship programme encourages diversity and inclusion
• Detail your future plans for continuation/expansion of your apprenticeship programme
• Provide a case study example of an individual who has excelled in your apprenticeship programme as a result of your diversity and inclusion programme
• Showcase, if you have, any external or internal promotion you have received about your apprenticeship programme

Open to businesses, with up to 249 employees, which offer an apprenticeship programme. Firstly give an overview of the apprenticeship programme that you offer, the number of apprentices you employ and the apprenticeship training pathway that they receive being part of your organisation. Entries should also include:

• Detail the benefits that the apprenticeships have brought to the business
• Detail how apprentices have benefited from your training programme
• Detail what you think makes your apprenticeship programme best in class
• Detail your future plans for continuation/expansion of your apprenticeship programme
• Provide a case study example of an individual who has excelled in your apprenticeship programme
• Showcase, if you have, any external or internal promotion you have received about your apprenticeship programme

Open to businesses, with 250+ employees, which offer an apprenticeship programme. Firstly give an overview of the apprenticeship programme that you offer, the number of apprentices you employ and the apprenticeship training pathway that they receive being part of your organisation. Entries should also include:

• Detail the benefits that the apprenticeships have brought to the business
• Detail how apprentices have benefited from your training programme
• Detail what you think makes your apprenticeship programme best in class
• Detail your future plans for continuation/expansion of your apprenticeship programme
• Provide a case study example of an individual who has excelled in your apprenticeship programme
• Showcase, if you have, any external or internal promotion you have received about your apprenticeship programme

Open to colleges, organisations or businesses that provide the training element of an apprenticeship programme to a business or organisation. Firstly give an overview of the training programme that you offer and a summary of the number of apprentices and organisations that you work with. Entries should also include:

• Detail, along with testimonials, how your organisation effectively works with a range of employers.
• Detail how apprentices have benefited from your training programme
• Detail your future plans for continuation/expansion of your apprenticeship training programme
• Provide a case study example of an apprentice that has excelled as a result of your training programme
• Showcase, if you have, any external or internal promotion you have received about your apprenticeship programme