The winners of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2009 were announced by Rugby World Champion Matt Dawson. In total there were over 1,000 entries across 8 categories for both apprenticeship employers & apprentices themselves.
Speaking of the awards, Matt Dawson said, "It's a real honour to be involved in this year's national Apprenticeship Awards. I believe Apprenticeships are tremendously important to Britain's future, they unlock talent and provide a viable, alternative route for young people to pursue a career. "No one knows more than me just how important training is to help you bring your A-game to the pitch. These winners have shown that they are not only true team players but they really are at the top of their game in their respective areas."
Apprentice Awards Winners
Young Apprentice of the Year
Winner:Mark Jefferson, Region: Market Harborough, East Midlands, Industry Sector: Automotive
Highly Commended: Rebekah High, Region: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East, Industry Sector: Sport
Highly Commended: Laura Bannister, Region: Birmingham, West Midlands, Industry Sector: Health and Beauty
Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Sinead Smith Region: Gloucester, South West Industry Sector: Education (Business Administration)
Highly Commended: Lucianne Hinch, Region: Wakefield, Yorkshire & The Humber, Industry Sector: Manufacturing (Furniture)
Highly Commended: Jignesh Madhavji, Region: Bolton, North West, Industry Sector: Health and Beauty
Advanced Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Paul Boulton, Region: Alfreton, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Industry Sector: Retail (Charity)
Highly Commended: Wayne Manton, Region: Bristol, South West, Industry Sector: Engineering (Automotive)
Highly Commended: Michael Crowe, Region: Sunderland, North East, Industry Sector: Engineering (Health)
Micro Employer of the Year
Winner: Russell Marlow,Region: Worthing, South East Industry Sector: Painting and Decorating
Highly Commended: Scott Bailye Hairdressing, Region: Leicester, East Midlands, Industry Sector: Hairdressing
Highly Commended: Complete Computer Systems, Region: Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, Industry Sector: IT
Small Employer of the Year
Winner: Hendra Healthcare, Region:Ludlow, West Midlands, Industry Sector: Health and Social Care
Highly Commended: Greenfields Kennels and Cattery, Region: Wirral, North West, Industry Sector: Animal Care
Highly Commended: Michael and Margaret Naylor & Associates, Region: Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber, Industry Sector: Dentistry
Medium Employer of the Year
Winner: Berthon Boat Company Ltd, Region: Lymington, South East, Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Highly Commended: Rosy Apple Childcare Ltd., Region: Preston, North West, Industry Sector: Childcare
Highly Commended: Kesslers International Ltd., Region: London, Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Large Employer of the Year
Winner: Tube Lines Limited Region: London Industry Sector: Engineering
Highly Commended: Bentley Motors Ltd., Region: Crewe, North West, Industry Sector: Automotive
Highly Commended: Princess Yachts International plc, Region: Plymouth, South West, Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Macro Employer of the Year
Winner: BT Region: London Industry Sector: Engineering and IT
Highly Commended: Rolls-Royce plc Region: Derby, East Midlands, Industry Sector: Engineering and Aerospace Manufacturing
Highly Commended: Sellafield Limited, Region: Seascale, North West, Industry Sector: Engineering
