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<\/p>\nDuring National Apprenticeship Week, we hosted our annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony\u2014an event that celebrates the outstanding achievements of our apprentices while also acknowledging the invaluable support from employers and training providers.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, 12th February 2025, we were joined by our wonderful apprentices, their parents, employers, and educators to celebrate apprenticeships. Attendees travelled from across the country to be part of this special occasion.<\/p>\n
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The day featured an employer expert panel, where industry leaders shared how apprentices have positively impacted their businesses and recognised their high-achieving apprentices. It was inspiring to see the passion employers have for the value apprenticeships bring to organisations. This was followed by a networking lunch and, finally, the much-anticipated awards ceremony.<\/p>\n
This year, we received a record number of nominations for each award, making the selection process incredibly tough. Every nominee had demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement. The Employer of the Year Award<\/strong> was presented to Reckitt Benckiser<\/strong> for their outstanding commitment to supporting apprentices. Whether through university studies or workplace development, their apprentices always have someone available to guide and mentor them.<\/p>\n The stories and successes we heard throughout the event were a testament to the hard work, dedication, and impact of our apprentices. From empowering others and fostering a supportive environment to consistently delivering high-quality results, they have truly excelled. These awards are voted for by employers, apprentices, and university academic staff, ensuring that each nomination reflects genuine appreciation for their achievements.<\/p>\n Congratulations to all the winners across each Apprenticeship Standard!<\/strong> You can find the full list of winners below.<\/p>\n Award Categories and Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n Social Sciences<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Level 6 Social Worker – <\/strong>Wendy Beautridge from Kent County Council<\/p>\n Level 4 Policy Officer – <\/strong>Dimeji Ogunjeminiyi from Ofcom<\/p>\n Level 7 Senior Journalist<\/strong> – Daisy Page from KMTV<\/p>\n Level 3 Fundraiser – <\/strong>Shaefali Sakharkar from Pratham UK<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Science<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Level 5 Technician Scientist (Bioscience)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 James Brears from Synergy<\/p>\n Level 5 Technician Scientist (Chemical Science) \u2013 <\/strong>Sarah Tough from GSK<\/p>\n Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Bioscience) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Mya Hornett from AstraZeneca<\/p>\n Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Chemical Science) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Alex Newlove from Reckitt Benckiser<\/p>\n Level 6 Clinical Trial Specialist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Karina Grewal from Syneos Health<\/p>\n Level 7 Research Scientist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Claire Purdy\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>from Charles River<\/p>\n <\/p>\n School of Economics<\/a> and Professional Science and the School of Arts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Level 6 Professional Economist – <\/strong>Annabel Williamson from the Bank of England<\/p>\n Level 7 Architecture – \u00a0Holly Porton from Clague Architects\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kent Business School<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Level 6 Chartered Manager (London)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ellie Clements from Red Carnation<\/p>\n Level 6 Chartered Manager (Medway<\/u>) <\/strong>\u2013 Ryan Morrow from University of Kent Estates Team<\/p>\n Level 7 Senior Leader (Medway) <\/strong>\u2013 Jasmine Sherwood-Dickens from Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust<\/p>\n Level 7 Senior Leader MSc<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Temitope Akinfolarin from NHS Guys and St Thomas Hospital<\/p>\n Level 7 SLA (Canterbury) \u2013 <\/strong>James Buxton from James Walker\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Level 7 Senior Leader (London) \u2013 <\/strong>Togu Joe from Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust<\/p>\n Level 7 Operational Research Specialist <\/strong>\u202f- Jakob Reinholdsson from Home Office<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Employer and Academic Awards<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Employer of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0– Reckitt Benckiser<\/p>\n Newcomer Academic of the year – <\/strong>Peter Wislocki<\/p>\n Supportive Team of the year 2024\/2025 <\/strong>– Alastair Bailey and Luke Buchanon- Hodgman<\/p>\n Outstanding Achievement \u2013 <\/strong>Lavinia Mitton<\/p>\n Apprenticeship Advisor of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Adam Grainger<\/p>\n Dr Parminder Sandhu Awards for Outstanding Science Apprentices<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Farhan Badat from Smiths Detection<\/p>\n The University of Kent has been offering Apprenticeships since 2011 and offer a range of apprenticeships in areas such as science, economics, social work, policy making and business and management.<\/p>\n To find out more about our Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, please visit our website<\/a> or email recruitapprenticeships@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During National Apprenticeship Week, we hosted our annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony\u2014an event that celebrates the outstanding achievements of our apprentices while also acknowledging the invaluable … Read 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