Apprenticeship Awards

On Monday 10 February 2025, the Swansea.com Stadium came alive with energy, inspiration, and celebration as we hosted our annual Apprenticeship Awards. This unforgettable evening was a true tribute to the talent, dedication, and hard work of our incredible apprentices, their mentors, and the employers who support them.

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Celebrating Our Apprenticeship Stars of 2025

Tutor, Assessor and Team of the Year

Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor of the Year: Samuel Williams
Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor of the Year for England: Mike Rowe
Apprenticeship Teams of the Year: The Floorcovering Team and Built Environment Team from Gower College Swansea

Apprentice Employer of the Year

1-49 employees: Cymru Creations Film and Media
50-249 employees: Energybuild
250+ employees: TUI
Apprentice Employer of the Year for England: North Bristol NHS Trust
Apprentice Employer Champion of the Year: Nigel Williams, Swansea Council

Welsh Language Awards

Welsh Champion – Apprentice Award: Gwenllian Wyn from Dyfed Powys Police
Welsh Champion – Employer Award: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Welsh Champion – Tutor/Assessor Award: Hayley Thomas, Gower College Swansea

Apprentice Awards - Wales

Accountancy Apprentice of the Year: Emily Philippart, Litelok
Built Environment Apprentice of the Year: Joshua Cole, Jeff Way Group
Business Administration Apprentice of the Year: Veronica Elegio, Hywel Dda University Health Board
Business and Quality Improvement Apprentice of the Year: Samantha Palmer, TUI
Childcare and Educational Support Apprentice of the Year: Carys Pritchard, Ysgol y Dderwen
Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year: Luke Howells, Breedon Group
Community Development Apprentice of the Year: Alisha Gronland, South Wales Police
Construction Apprentice of the Year: Dewi Brown, Watts Brickwork
Contact Centre Apprentice of the Year: Jessica Baines, TUI
Creative and Digital Media Apprentice of the Year: Sophie Hill, Cymru Creations Film and Media
Customer Service Apprentice of the Year: Callum East, Warehouse UK
Digital Learning Design Apprentice of the Year: Nicola Prosser, Gower College Swansea
Electronics Apprentice of the Year: James Davies, CDS Fire and Security
Engineering and Motor Vehicle Apprentice of the Year: Ben Connor, Swansea Materials Research & Testing Limited (SMaRT)
Facilities and Resource Management Apprentice of the Year: Dean Phillips, Keypak
Floorcovering Apprentice of the Year: Corey Pask, Floor Furnishings
Health Care Apprentice of the Year: Matthew Puxley, Swansea Bay University Health Board
Housing Apprentice of the Year: Niah Harries, Pobl
Information, Advice and Guidance Apprentice of the Year: Victoria Deiana, DVLA
IT and Digital Apprentice of the Year: Elliott King, Ascona Group
Laboratory and Science Apprentice of the Year: Hayle Morgan, Test Equity
Legal Services Apprentice of the Year: Rhea Watkins, Peter Lynn & Partners
Management and Development Apprentice of the Year: Ashley Poole Oliver, Eurobond Doors Limited
Social Care Apprentice of the Year: Carly Marie Lloyd, Community Lives Consortium
Youth Work Apprentice of the Year: Cristina Roberts, Rekindle

Apprentice Awards - England

Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer: Hamza Imansouren, Fisher & Paykel
Facilities Management Apprentice of the Year: Steve Pawsey, North Bristol NHS Trust
Management Apprentice of the Year: Linas Bulka, Lamb Weston