This award recognises apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and growth in business management and administration. Celebrating strong work ethic, innovation, and leadership potential, the award highlights key strengths in organisation, project management, customer service, and continuous professional development, marking the apprentice as a future leader in the business world.
Does this sound like an apprentice you know? Nominate them today.

Honouring apprentices who have demonstrated outstanding skills in their construction apprenticeship. It recognises individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their work, showcasing not only technical expertise but also a strong commitment to quality, safety, and the construction industry as a whole.
Nominate your standout construction apprentice today and celebrate their achievements!

This EKAA award celebrates apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and technical expertise within the digital and creative industries. This category recognises those who have not only mastered essential skills but also demonstrated creativity, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking.
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Do you know an outstanding apprentice working in education, or the early years sector who has demonstrated exceptional skills, commitment, and passion for supporting children’s learning and development? This category is open to apprentices working in nurseries, primary or secondary schools, colleges, and other education or early years settings.

This award recognises exceptional apprentices in the manufacturing and engineering sector who has demonstrated outstanding technical skills, innovation, and dedication to their field. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised, nominate them today for the apprentice of the year manufacturing and engineering category.

This award celebrates individuals working towards an apprenticeship within the hair and beauty sector. These individuals nominated for the category will show dedication, growth, creativity, and commitment to their course. Let’s shine a spotlight on the next generation. Make your nomination today.

Do you know an apprentice in health, social care, or science who deserves recognition for their hard work towards their apprenticeship? Now is your time to nominate them. Let's celebrate apprentices working in health, social care, and science who are making a real difference across East Kent.

Apprentices in hospitality and retail aren’t just learning, they’re making a real impact. Their dedication, skill, and fresh talent are shaping the future of these industries.
If you know an outstanding apprentice in the East Kent area, now’s the time to give them the recognition they deserve!

Private sector businesses thrive on innovation, and apprentices play a key role in driving that success. Through hands-on experience and expert mentorship, they’re building the skills that will shape the future of your industry. If you know a private sector business in East Kent with an apprenticeship programme worth shouting about, now is your time to nominate them.

Public sector businesses are shaping the future for apprentices with their hands-on apprenticeship programmes to enable the young generation to build skills, learn new things and take them into the working world. Do you know a public sector business making a difference to apprentices? Now is your time to make your nomination for EKAA 2025.

Behind every successful apprentice is a mentor, employer, or advocate who goes the extra mile to support and inspire them. The East Kent Champion category honours those making a real difference. Whether it’s a business, educator, or individual dedicated to developing the next generation of talent.
Know someone who’s shaping the future of apprenticeships in East Kent? Nominate them for the East Kent Apprenticeship Awards and shine a spotlight on their incredible impact!