Celebrating the UK’s best learners and employers
2025 will be the 14th year of these awards and they have firmly been established as one of the leading West Midlands ceremonies for recognising young and adult learners as well as employers. These awards command widespread attention within the local community and across the region via media coverage (traditional & social), promotional collateral and distinguished supporters and guests.
11th July
The Eastside Rooms
Birmingham
AWARD CATEGORIES
Learner of the Year Business Support
This category will cover Business Administration, Customer Service & Supply Chain Logistics
Learner of the Year Professional Services
This category will cover Supervisory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality & Business Improvement and Safety, Health & Environmental
Learner of the Year Engineering Foundation – Aldridge
Learner of the Year Engineering Foundation – Telford
Learner of the Year Engineering Advanced – Aldridge
Learner of the Year Engineering Advanced – Telford
Learner of the Year Engineering Higher Education
SME Employer of the Year
Large Employer of the Year
Apprentice Champion of the Year
AWARDS TIMELINE
Nominations open: Monday 10th February
Nominations close: Friday 14th March
Submissions deadline: Friday 11th April
Finalists announced: Tuesday 29th April
Judging day: Thursday 5th June
Winners announced: Friday 11th July
Nominations close: Friday 14th March
Submissions deadline: Friday 11th April
Finalists announced: Tuesday 29th April
Judging day: Thursday 5th June
Winners announced: Friday 11th July
