WATCH LIVE: 16 May from 7.30pm, the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024
A full list of award finalists are as follows, selected by a business-led committee representing several key sectors:
Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award
Sponsored by Grundon
Finalists:
- Liv Chapman, Apprentice Hairdresser, Popham Hairdressing Ltd
- Joshua Jones, Highways Operative, Milestone Infrastructure
- Lucy Parsons, Apprentice Finance and Accounting Technician, University of Oxford
Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award
Sponsored by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Finalists:
- Angel Branker, Apprentice Laboratory Technician, University of Oxford
- Henry Fletcher, Apprentice Carpenter, Parker Turnbull Developments Limited
- Isaac Pylee, Ground Operations Apprentice, works for an airline
Higher Apprentice of the Year Award
Sponsored by Blenheim & Pye Homes
Finalists:
- Cecilia Badiale, Architect, Ridge and Partners LLP
- Thomas Renault, Data and Performance Analyst, Milestone Infrastructure
- Aaron Robinson, Rail Degree Apprentice, Amey Consulting
Special Recognition Award
Sponsored by Milestone Infrastructure
Finalists:
- Anna Christopher, Apprentice Business Administrator, University of Oxford
- Jay Formento, Ward Administrator, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Jack Paviour, Administrative Officer – Digital Infrastructure Team, Oxfordshire County Council
Rising Star Award
Sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care
Finalists:
- Gail Fennymore, Rehabilitation Assistant, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Rhian Mayer, Adult Mental Health Time and Recovery Support Worker, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- George Soanes, Apprentice Laboratory Technician, LTi Metaltech Ltd / Metaltest
Shining Star Award
Sponsored by IST INTECH
Finalists:
- Nairne Barker, Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, Oxfordshire County Council
- Jade Brooker, Audit Manager / Practice Manager, Assure UK
- Daniel Reid, Business and Programme Support Officer, Oxfordshire County Council
Apprenticeship Ambassador Award
Sponsored by Hill
Finalists:
- Grace Dawson, EPA Coordinator, Explosive Learning Solutions
- Max Evans, Apprentice Recruitment Assistant, University of Oxford
- Jack Paviour, Administrative Officer – Digital Infrastructure Team, Oxfordshire County Council
Careers Champion Award
Sponsored by The Engineering Trust
- Hannah Gordon, Careers Leader, Fitzwaryn School
- Hayley Laughlin, Post-14 Lead, Bardwell School
- Jessica Manns, Careers Lead, Subject Lead of History & Humanities Teacher, Greyfriars Catholic School
Inspiring the Future Award
Sponsored by Oxford Professional Education
Finalists:
- Abbott Diabetes Care
- Morgan Sindall Construction
- Oxford Playhouse Trust
Training Provider Individual Award
Sponsored by NielsenIQ
Finalists:
- Mark Dickson, Apprentice Trainer, MTC Training Ltd
- Justin Merritt, CEO / Director, Ignite Training
- Heidi Silvester, Assessor / Tutor, Introtrain / Oxford International College of Beauty
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (<250 Employees) Award
Sponsored by Assure UK
Finalists:
- Edgars
- Olamalu
- PMC
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (250+ Employees) Award
Sponsored by Owen Mumford
Finalists:
- Milestone Infrastructure
- Oxfordshire County Council
- University of Oxford
