Apprentice of the Year Awards 2023

The City of Coventry Freemen’s Guild is looking for outstanding young people to honour in its’ Apprentice of the Year Awards 2023. The purpose of the Guild Awards is to celebrate the achievements of local young people who are either apprentices or trainees and who are currently undertaking a contracted training programme linked to a recognised career path.

This year they are looking for two Apprentices of the Year – one in the small/medium employer category (up to 200 employees), and one in the large employer category (over 200 employees).

There will be a maximum of three finalists for each award who will be selected from the total number of applications submitted to the Guild by the closing date of Monday 21st August 2023. The finalists will then be invited to meet a panel of judges on Tuesday 12th September 2023 who will select the apprentices who in their opinion qualify for the title of Apprentice of the Year 2023. In addition, the judges have the option to award The Endeavour Award to a candidate they consider has overcome some considerable difficulty in their life and/or has gone the extra mile to help others.

The Apprentices of the Year will each receive a cheque for £1000 plus a trophy. In addition, the companies/organisations that sponsor the winners and the training providers will also receive a trophy. The Endeavour Award winner and remaining finalists will receive a trophy and a cheque for £100.

The application form and entry criteria (including tips for completing the form) are available from mickrawson1943@gmail.com.