Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards.

Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:

  1. Outstanding apprentices
  2. Employers who champion apprenticeship opportunities
  3. Mentors who provide exceptional guidance and support

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those helping to build a skilled, future-ready workforce in Herefordshire.

How to nominate

Follow the award categories links below to submit your nomination. We will acknowledge receipt of all nominations and contact shortlisted candidates.

Award categories

There are three main categories, each with sub-categories and three finalists per category:

  1. Apprentice of the Year
  2. Apprentice Employer of the Year
  3. Mentor of the Year

Key dates

Nominations close at 12 noon on Wednesday 14 January 2026 (applications received after this deadline will not be accepted).

The Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 10 February 2026 (during National Apprenticeship Week) at The Yard, Hereford.

About the Awards

The Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards are led by Herefordshire Growth Hub and delivered in collaboration with:

  1. Herefordshire Council
  2. Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
  3. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association
  4. Riverside Training

The Awards are part-sponsored by The Marches Careers Hub