Star Metro - Apprenticeship Awards Name Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Finalists

Featuring 14 categories, the awards recognise both the achievements of apprentices and the vital role played by employers and training providers in developing future talent — a true showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.

We’re delighted to welcome East Midlands Freeport as the Headline Partner for this year’s awards. As the UK’s only inland freeport, East Midlands Freeport brings together local authorities, businesses, universities and development partners to drive investment, innovation and job creation across the region.

A key part of its ambition is ensuring that local people benefit from the opportunities created through economic growth. Working closely with employers, education providers and training organisations, East Midlands Freeport supports skills development, apprenticeships and pathways into employment — helping people of all ages access the opportunities being created across the East Midlands.

Its support for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards reflects a shared commitment to celebrating the people and organisations helping to develop the region’s future workforce.

The awards would not be possible without the support of East Midlands Freeport and our wider network of sponsors, who continue to invest in and celebrate the achievements of apprentices across the region. We’re pleased to share some of their thoughts and insights below, alongside more about the organisations supporting this year’s awards.

Gemma Fildes, HR Director at Vaillant and Glow-worm stated: ‘We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Training Provider / Programme category in the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire awards this year. Championing high quality training in the region is key to delivering a future workforce especially in the heating industry. We’re proud to be part of the awards celebrating apprenticeships and individuals who show dedication, talent and an ambition to build a successful career. This is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to feel recognised as part of a wider community.”

Julie Richards OBE, Chesterfield College Group Principal and CEO stated “As a key provider of quality apprenticeships across the region, we are delighted to sponsor these awards. We recognise the vital part apprenticeships play in helping organisations flourish and in giving the next generation a chance to thrive. Good luck to all of the deserving finalists on the night!”

The campaign has attracted a strong range of nominations from across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire with a particularly high standard of entries this year. Each submission was carefully assessed by our panel of judges against strict criteria to determine this year’s finalists and, ultimately, the winners. The rigorous judging process highlighted the impressive achievements, dedication and impact demonstrated by this year’s nominees.

Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable in selecting a group of finalists that truly represent the passion, talent, and ambition driving apprenticeships across the region.

We extend our sincere thanks to our judging panel: Jean Mountain, Business Owner and Entrepreneur - The Dressing Room Fardad Amirsaeedi, Business & Enterprise Manager - Economic Growth & Regeneration - Nottinghamshire County Council Martin Rigley OBE, Director - Gordian Consulting Dr Peter Dewhurst, Dr - Chair, Business Peak District

Winners will be announced at a live awards ceremony on Thursday, October 1 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nottingham. Guests will arrive from 6:45pm for a welcome drink sponsored by the Crowne Plaza, ahead of an evening of networking, dinner, and award presentations.

For any further inquiries or interest in presenting one of our awards as an event sponsor, please contact our event manager, Haroldine Lockwood, at [email protected]

Intermediate Apprentice

Daisy Madgwic, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Devon Bottomley, Dalton Roofing Ltd, Chesterfield College

Lilly Blythen, DogLand, Juniper

Tamas Szigeti, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Tom Palmer, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Advanced Apprentice

Ashleigh Stone, Fix Auto UK, Nottingham College

Cameron Markham, Stubbing Court Training LTD

Ella Allen, Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, Derby College

Evie Smith, No. 10 Hair Salon, Getahead Training / Nottinghamshire Training Group

Jodi Brown, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Kane Davis, Crawford & Co Surveyors, JACE Training

Reuben Pegg, Amey, RHG Consult

Higher Apprentice

Modupeola Falase, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nathaniel David, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby University

Phoebe Louise Fullerton, Kingsway Hospital, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS FT, The University of Derby

Sapna Dubb, MAG - East Midlands Airport, Gloucestershire College/Global ATS

Degree Apprentice - Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University

Ben Chapman, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Hallam University

Georgia Williamson, Youth Employment, Nottingham Trent University

Hannah Bourhis, MAG - East Midlands Airport, QA Limited

Isabelle Day, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Jake Haywood, Influence Landscape Planning and Design Limited, Sheffield Hallam University

Matthew Barrett, E.ON UK, York St Johns

Milo Sigmund, The Loughborough Schools Foundation, Nottingham Trent University

Terri Wilson, Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT, University of Derby

Zakia Goznovi, Experian, Nottingham Trent University

Construction Apprentice

Eve Hunt, LJM Solutions Ltd, LDN

Jacob Allen-Mee, Crawford & Co Surveyors, Nottingham Trent University

Jacob Wood, Amey, Learning Skills Partnership

Luca Edwards, Mode Interiors, Nottingham College

Niall Dalton, Dalton Roofing Ltd, Leeds Building College

Ryan Horsley, Crawford & Co Surveyors, Nottingham Trent University

Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice - Sponsored by East Midlands Freeport

Jimmie Warburton, Gecon, University of Derby

Thai Holt, Keyworth Garage, Nottingham College (Emtec)

Health and Public Service Apprentice

Julie Berry, Derbyshire Constabulary, Nottingham Trent University

Kerry-Anne Doyle, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Laura Bevington, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Niamh Kerry, Derbyshire healthcare NHS Foundation Trust , Sheffield Hallam University

Tetiana Bondarchuk (Tanya), Pearce & Nobles at Sawley Dental, Nottingham College

Yehor (George) Vorotyntsev, Bassetlaw District Council, Nottingham Trent University

Professional Services Apprentice

Dalvinder Moman, Boots, Nottingham Trent University

Daniel Harrison-Buckley, Nottingham Trent University

Edward Arnold, Consilium Technical Services, Nottingham Trent University

Hannah Dodds, MJC Law, Nottingham Trent University

Harriet Pennington, Boots, Nottingham Trent University

Megan Daniels, Hydra Creative Ltd, Nottingham Trent University

Olivia Beighton, Rhodes Wealth Management Ltd, Nottingham Trent University

Sireen Munir, E.ON UK, Kaplan

Technology and Digital Apprentice

Areeba Hussain, E.ON UK, Nottingham Trent University

Barrie McPhilbin, Vaculug Ltd, QA

Ellie Blackman, Sarissa Precision, CT Skills

Tom Brown, Sort Group, Althaus

Apprentice Ambassador

Jacob Wood, Amey, Learning Skills Partnership

Kirsty Chidwick, Support Through Sport CIO, Nottingham Trent University

Philip Dalton, Dalton Roofing Ltd

Rhys Robinson, Chesterfield College Group

Sian Glover, Nottingham College

Mentor

Dave Gray, East Midlands Railway, Transport UK East Midlands Railway

Gabriella John , NCHA

Kate Salinsky, Clear Links, Sheffield Hallam University

Kayleigh Foley, Nottingham College

Matt Ewers, Sort Group, Althaus

Rachel Griffiths, Dalton Roofing Ltd

Raj Burt, E.ON UK, Kaplan

SME Employer

Johns of Nottingham

LJM Solutions Ltd

Longwood Maven

Large Employer - Sponsored by Nottinghamshire County Council

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS)

Talent Development - EMH

Vaillant Group UK

Training Provider / Programme - Sponsored by Vaillant Group UK Ltd

CT Skills

NCHA & Access Training

Nottingham College Apprenticeships

Nottingham Trent University

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