Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024 Announcement

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024, an annual event dedicated to honouring outstanding apprentices, employers, training providers, and school/college careers leads. 

Facilitated by OxLEP Skills since 2017, these awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals and organisations contributing to the success of apprenticeship programs in our county. 

Do you know an exceptional apprentice, a dedicated employer, or a remarkable individual contributing to the success of apprenticeships in Oxfordshire? We invite you to recognise their outstanding efforts by submitting a nomination for the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024. Whether you wish to highlight your own achievements or shine a spotlight on someone else's remarkable journey, both self-nominations and nominations for deserving individuals are encouraged. 

Download the entry or nomination form for your chosen category and help us to celebrate excellence together. Your contribution could make a significant impact on the recognition of talent and dedication in our community. 

Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 | OxLEP (oxfordshirelep.com)

Key Dates: - Awards Close: February 19, 2024 (midnight) - Finalists Announced: April 18, 2024 - Awards Celebration Evening: May 16, 2024 

How to Enter: Download the entry or nomination form for each category you wish to participate in. Complete all sections and return the forms via email to skills@oxfordshirelep.com by midnight on February 19, 2024. Note: For individual awards, you can either enter yourself or nominate someone. 

Categories: 

1. Intermediate Apprentice of the Year - Recognising level 2 apprentices who have excelled in their work, learning, and development over at least 9 months. 

2. Advanced Apprentice of the Year - Honouring level 3 apprentices with outstanding contributions to their workplaces over at least 9 months. 

3. Higher/Degree Apprentice of the Year - Celebrating level 4 and above apprentices who have excelled in their work and made exceptional contributions over at least 9 months. 

4. Special Recognition Award - Recognising apprentices at any level who have overcome significant challenges or barriers to learning or work over at least 9 months. 

5. Rising Star Award - Acknowledging apprentices with less than 9 months in post who have already excelled in their work and made exceptional contributions. 

6. Shining Star Award - Recognising individuals who have made outstanding progress in their career since completing their first apprenticeship. 

7. Apprenticeship Ambassador Award - Honouring individuals who go the extra mile to champion and promote apprenticeships in Oxfordshire. 

8. Careers Champion Award - Recognising careers colleagues in local secondary schools and colleges who make significant contributions to promoting apprenticeships. 

9. Inspiring the Future Employer of the Year - Honouring employers in Oxfordshire who have gone the extra mile to inform and inspire the next generation. 

10. Training Provider Individual Award - Recognising individuals working for organisations that provide apprenticeship training in Oxfordshire. 

11. Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (Less Than 250 Employees) - Recognising small and medium-sized apprenticeship employers exceeding standards in providing a high-quality apprenticeship experience. 

12. Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (250 or More Employees) - Recognising large apprenticeship employers exceeding standards in providing a high-quality apprenticeship experience. 

13. Oxfordshire Apprentice of the Year - Honouring the apprentice who has reached the highest levels of excellence and achievement. For more information and to download entry/nomination forms, visit [Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards] Apprenticeship Awards - OxLEP Skills