Some of the most inspiring and impressive apprentices in UK celebrated the 8th annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards.
Run by The Pathway Group, in partnership with the world’s leading learning company Pearson, this year’s winners were announced at a ceremony in Birmingham hosted by Broadcaster Tommy Sandhu and former award winner Parris Small.
The event seeks to recognise talent and diversity in apprenticeships, honouring those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The 30 awards, across 16 different categories, highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey. A panel of 20 expert judges reviewed over 450 submissions to select the winners this year.
Addressing the audience, Founder of Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards CEO of Pathway Group, Safaraz Ali, said: “This year our awards have witnessed unparalleled growth. Seeing such a wealth of dedication and talent gathered here is both inspiring and exciting. A warm thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this event an extraordinary success.”
At the culmination of the evening, Joseph Lennox from HMRC was crowned Apprentice of the Year 2023 for his outstanding performance at work, combined with ambassadorial work and apprenticeships advocacy.
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance (Powered by Pathway Group) were also heavily involved and successful in the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
Through the sponsorship and support of the event, The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance Patrons surpassed themselves again, showing their commitment to driving change through promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and social mobility to marginalised groups and individuals.
A special mention to Graham Hasting-Evans, Chief Executive of Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance Patrons NOCN Group was recognised for his Overall Contribution to Apprenticeships.
Lloyds Banking Group Patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance were named Large Employer of the Year.
Jagdeep Soor, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance said, “Thank you to all Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance Patrons for their continued support. Your partnership with The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is making considerable impact to improve the lives and ambitions and aspirations of those that are at most danger of missing out. Congratulations to all winners of a Multicultural Apprenticeship Award. It is testament to all the work you do on this agenda.”
Full list of Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance winners and Award Sponsors are below:
Steve Lawrence Award for Commitment to Apprenticeships (sponsored by Pathway Group)
Overall Contribution to Apprenticeships (sponsored by Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance)
Winner: Graham Hasting-Evans
Accounting & Finance (sponsored by Kaplan Financial)
Charity, Voluntary & Public Services (sponsored by NCFE)
Construction Services (sponsored by Severn Trent)
Engineering & Manufacturing (sponsored by JTL Training)
Employer Winner – Severn Trent
Creative, Media & Marketing (sponsored by Occupational Awards Limited)
Retail, Hospitality & Tourism (sponsored by Lifetime Training)
Apprentice Winner – Akwasi Boateng from British Airways (Avado)
Employer Winner – Compass Group UK & Ireland
Intermediate Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Skills & Education Group)
Judges’ Choice (sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group)
Large Employer of the Year (sponsored by NOCN Group)
Winner – Lloyds Banking Group
Learning Provider of the Year
Small Learning Provider Winner – The Development Manager (TDM)
Large Learning Provider Winner – JTL training
