Apprentice of the Year

There are four Apprentice of the Year categories: The Amazon Intermediate, The BAE Systems Advanced, The British Army Higher and The Royal Navy Degree Level Awards.

These awards recognise apprentices who have made a real difference to their workplace and used an apprenticeship to boost their career.

T Level Student of the Year

The Gatsby T Level Student of the Year Award category is for T Level students that demonstrate exceptional personal qualities and achievements through their industry placement.

This award will recognise a student who has made a real difference in their workplace and used a T Level to boost their career.

Employer of the Year

There are two Employer of the Year Categories: The BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT SME Employer and The Large Employer of the Year Awards.

These awards recognise employers who have put apprenticeships at the heart of their business and reaped the benefits.

T Level Employer of the Year

The Gatsby T Level Employer of the Year Award category is for employers who can demonstrate how they have delivered an exemplary industry placement programme.

This award will recognise an employer that has made a real difference and put industry placements at the heart of their business and reaped the benefits.

Rising Star of the Year

The Lloyds Banking Group Rising Star Award category seeks to identify apprentices that have made impressive progress in their career to date and have the potential to go even further. Rising Star entrants are nominated by their employer.

Skills Champion of the Year

The Royal Air Force Skills Champion of the Year Award category is for individuals who go above and beyond to champion apprenticeships, T Levels and other skills programmes.

It is open to all individuals, and the initial nomination will come from a colleague or contact who recognises their "champion" credentials.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year

The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year award is for those organisations who embody the spirit of social mobility and justice. They strive to provide the best environment to support people into and through apprenticeships and/or T Levels who are disadvantaged or under-represented.