Apprenticeship and Training Awards Launched

We’re thrilled to announce that nominations for the FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2025, in association with City & Guilds, are now officially open! This is your chance to be part of a prestigious event celebrating the very best in apprenticeships and workplace training across the UK.

Originally launched as the AAC Apprenticeship Awards, the newly revamped Apprenticeship and Training Awards continue to recognise the outstanding achievements of employers, training providers, and sector leaders shaping the future of skills development. With the introduction of new categories this year, the awards will highlight innovation, sustainability, and foundational skills within the apprenticeship and training sector.

Why Enter the Awards?

Winning an Apprenticeship and Training Award positions your organisation as a leader in workforce development and provides national recognition for your hard work and impact. Whether you’re an employer, a training provider, or a partner organisation, these awards offer an exceptional opportunity to showcase the success of your apprenticeship programmes and training initiatives.

Key Categories Include:

• Large Employer of the Year
• SME Employer of the Year
• Innovation in Training Delivery
• Best Partnership in Training
• Sustainability in Training and Apprenticeships
• Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development
• Special Recognition Award

These categories reflect the wide-ranging contributions being made in apprenticeships and training, with a particular focus on both traditional and emerging areas of excellence.

Who Can Apply?

The awards are open to all UK-based employers, training providers, and individuals involved in the delivery or development of recognised apprenticeship and training programmes. If your organisation is making an impact in skills development, we want to hear from you!

How to Submit a Nomination

It’s easy to submit a nomination! Visit our website, choose the category that best suits your achievements, and carefully review the criteria. Be sure to provide detailed responses to the key questions. With hundreds of nominations expected, it’s important to make your submission stand out!

Nomination Deadline

The deadline for nominations is 14 November 2024, so don’t delay! Take this opportunity to showcase your organisation’s excellence and be part of the national conversation about the future of the UK workforce.

We’re excited to receive your nominations and celebrate the individuals and organisations driving excellence in apprenticeships and training.