Spotlight on the Apprentice of the Year Award

Bringing you from Businessiq and The Telegraph & Argus, this award is a celebration of businesses across the district doing amazing things.

For the first time, we are proud to announce our new partnership with LNER, this year's headline partner. Thank you for their valuable support.

It shines a spotlight on various categories that businesses can enter.

By following this link you can win awards through the online form.

Today we are watching The Apprentice of the Year Award.

Nominations have been opened (Image: NewsQuest)

This year's apprentice

Powell sponsored

This award is sponsored by Powell (Image: Powell) Apprentice has emerged as a vital strategy for organizations seeking to attract and nurture new talent while ensuring a skilled workforce for their future.

In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, investing in apprentice programs has proven to be an effective tool to bridge skills gaps and promote sustainable growth.

We are looking for nominations for apprentices who excel in our roles and have had a positive impact within our organization. The candidate demonstrates the core values ​​of dedication and professionalism.

Words from award sponsors

Powell was founded in 1947 as a metal walking shop to support local Houston petrochemical facilities in Texas. Although we started on a small scale, the company has grown to become a strategic supplier of highly complex and integrated systems choice for the distribution and control of electrical energy and other critical processes.

Today, Powell is a global operation and focuses on the future of electrical infrastructure through innovative technologies people have developed for our customers.