OUR business awards are back for 2025 – and nominations are now open.
Brought to you by BUSINESSiQ and the Telegraph & Argus, the awards are a celebration of businesses across the district doing amazing things.
For the first time, we are proud to announce a new partnership with LNER – our headline partner this year, and we thank them for their invaluable support.
We’re putting the spotlight on the different categories businesses can enter.
You can enter the awards through our online form by following this link.
Today, we’re taking a look at the Apprentice of the Year award.
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Powell
The award is being sponsored by Powell (Image: Powell)Apprenticeships have emerged as a pivotal strategy for organisations seeking to attract and cultivate new talent while ensuring a skilled workforce for the future.
In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, investing in apprenticeship programs has proven to be an effective means of bridging the skills gap and driving sustainable growth.
We are seeking nominations for apprentices who have excelled in their roles and have made a positive impact within their organisations. The nominees will exemplify the core values of dedication and professionalism.
A word from the award sponsor
Powell was founded in 1947 as a metal-working shop to support the local Houston, Texas petrochemical facilities. While we began small, the company has grown to become the strategic supplier of choice for highly complex and integrated systems for the distribution and control of electrical energy and other critical processes.
Today, Powell is a global operation, focusing on the future of electrical infrastructure through innovative technologies developed by our people for our customers.
