The deadline is approaching for this year’s Dorset Apprenticeship Awards, with nominations set to close on Friday 27th March.
Now in their fifth year, the awards are organised by Dorset Chamber in partnership with the Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network, celebrating the impact of apprentices and supported interns across the county. Sponsored by manufacturing firm Superior, the awards recognise individuals and programmes helping to build a skilled workforce.
There are five categories, ranging from Intermediate (Level 2) through to Degree-level (Levels 6 and 7) apprenticeships, alongside a Supported Internship of the Year award.
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said the awards offer a chance to recognise both individual achievement and wider investment in skills. ‘There is still time to nominate that fantastic apprentice who is a rising star in your workplace,’ he said.
The awards are free to enter and open to apprentices, supported interns, employers and training providers. Entrants must live or work in Dorset and have completed their programme by 29th May, when the awards ceremony will be held at Superior in Ferndown.
Last year’s winners included apprentices working across sectors from healthcare to hospitality and engineering, reflecting the breadth of training taking place across Dorset.
Further details and entry information can be found at https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/dorset-apprenticeship-awards-2026/
