Each year, our dedicated AC Awards event celebrates the exceptional achievements of our learners and employers, recognising those who go above and beyond in their apprenticeship journey. This year was no different!
We were once again blown away by the number of incredible nominations and are so proud of the outstanding accomplishments across all categories.
Join us as we highlight the remarkable learners and employers who have demonstrated excellence, innovation and dedication to apprenticeships.
And scroll down to see our gallery from the day!
Marsha Hicks Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Colin Mclatchie | HR Support (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Libby Allen | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Lucy Knowles | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Business & Marketing Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Mara Ponte | Business Administrator |
Runner-up | Amelia Stockman | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Charlotte Murray | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Libby Allen | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Megan Belcher | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Teaching & Early Years Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Evie Bendon | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Aishwarya Vinoth | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Anne Grace Supiya | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Chiara Coletta | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Kaci Hepworth | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Recruitment & HR Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Daisy Henry | Recruitment Consultant (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Emilee Brickles | HR Support (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Joshua Brown | Recruitment Consultant (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Kady Medford | Recruitment Consultant (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Sophie Delve | Recruiter (Level 3) |
Business & Marketing Employer of the Year | |
Winner | Abzorb |
Runner-up | Medics Pro |
Runner-up | Runway Apprenticeships Limited |
Runner-up | WAY Trustees Limited |
Runner-up | William's Shipping |
Teaching & Early Years Employer of the Year | |
Winner | St. Francis College Nursery (Inspired Learning Group) |
Runner-up | Bear and Bunny Nursery and Pre School |
Runner-up | Caister Infant School and Nursery |
Runner-up | Play Days Academy |
Runner-up | The Nurture Nest Ltd |
Recruitment & HR Employer of the Year | |
Winner | Amazon Corporate Office |
Runner-up | Bleep 360 Group |
Runner-up | Five Guys |
Runner-up | Nurse Seekers |
Runner-up | Skilled Careers |
Newcomer of the Year | |
Winner | St. Nicholas Nursery |
Runner-up | Global Learning Pathway Ltd |
Runner-up | London Basketball Association |
Runner-up | Magical Moments Day Nursery |
Runner-up | Urban Green Space Limited |
Functional Skills English Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Diva Mendonca | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Jack Amey | Recruitment Consultant (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Jennifer Ferreira | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Functional Skills Maths Apprentice of the Year | Course | |
Winner | Livinia Hollingshead | Business Administrator (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Harvey Armstrong | Recruiter (Level 3) |
Runner-up | Keely Murphy | Early Years Educator (Level 3) |
Surprise Internal Recognition Award | |
Winner | Jessica Edwards |
Surprise Recognition Award | |
Winner | Abzorb |
Winner | Five Guys |
Winner | Gabby Barton |
Supplier of the Year | |
Winner | Bud |
AC Awards 2026 Gallery
We look forward to welcoming more people to our event next year!
