Apprenticeship Awards
Every year, during National Apprenticeship Week, the Apprenticeship Services Unit hosts our annual awards evening to celebrate the exceptional work of our apprentices, employers and programme teams.
This year, our Apprenticeship Awards will take place at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Thursday 13 February, 2025. Nominations are now closed and we are delighted to share our final shortlist.
Thank you to those who submitted nominations for outstanding apprentices, alumni, employers and university staff. The team have been overwhelmed by the quality of nominations and the positive impact of apprentices and their supporters in their workforce, university and the wider community.
Explore our shortlisted award nominees below.
Explore our shortlist
Construction and Surveying Apprentice of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship in construction or surveying and have shown a great level of commitment to their studies and role in the built environment sector.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Nathan Donnelly, Turner and Townsend (Chartered Surveyor apprentice)
- Jack McNulty, National Highways (Chartered Surveyor apprentice)
- Louis Shakeshaft, Turner and Townsend (Chartered Surveyor apprentice)
Engineering Apprentice of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship in Civil Engineering and have shown a great level of commitment to their studies and role in the built environment sector.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Benjamin Maddock, BakerHicks (Civil Engineering apprentice)
- Phoebe Moore, MWH Treatment (Civil Engineering apprentice)
- Muhammad Uddin, Bethell Construction Ltd (Civil Engineering apprentice)
Policing Apprentice of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who are currently undertaking the Police Constable degree apprenticeship and have shown a great level of commitment to their role in making a positive difference to their local community.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Benjamin Hogg, Greater Manchester Police (Police Constable apprentice)
- George Pickford, Greater Manchester Police (Police Constable apprentice)
- Sam Sagar, Greater Manchester Police (Police Constable apprentice)
Allied Health Apprentice of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship in allied health and have shown a great level of commitment to their role in improving the health and wellbeing of those they support.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Louise Annesley, Spire Healthcare (Healthcare Science Practitioner apprentice)
- Stacy Mullee, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT (Public Health Practitioner apprentice)
- Lorraine Nicholson, Merseycare (Podiatrist apprentice)
Nursing Apprentice of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship in nursing and have shown a great level of commitment to providing exceptional patient care as part of their healthcare team.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Phoebe Hall, Penine Care NHS Foundation Trust (Nursing Associate apprentice)
- Rachel Lord, Northern Care Alliance (Nursing Associate apprentice)
- Jess Stone, Northern Care Alliance (Nursing Associate apprentice)
Above and Beyond
All our apprentices make a positive contribution to their organisations, but this category celebrates individuals who have gone above and beyond in their studies and working role, whether they provided exceptional support to their fellow apprentices, overcame significant challenges or took on extra responsibilities in the workplace with outstanding results.
Shortlisted apprentices:
- Holly Andersen, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals (Physiotherapist apprentice)
- Lloyd Mcleggon-Watkinson, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Healthcare Science Practitioner apprentice)
- Lyndon Pillar, Penine Care NHS Foundation Trust (Nursing Associate apprentice)
Apprentice Alumni of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding individuals who have completed their apprenticeship and have shown a demonstrable commitment to progression in their career and positive impact in their role since completing their apprenticeship.
Shortlisted alumni:
- Conor Hughes, Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying pathway)
- Oriyomi Aminu, Nursing Associate
- Spencer Harrison, Chartered Manager
Apprentice Mentor / Line Manager of the Year
This category celebrates individuals who have provided invaluable support to apprentices as a Line Manager or Mentor in the workplace and have made a significant impact on the apprentice's experience and ability to succeed.
Shortlisted Mentors and Line Managers:
- Laura Booker, Northern Care Alliance
- Chelsea Dunleavy, Northern Care Alliance
- Tricia Jordan, East Lancashire Hospital Trust
SME Apprentice Employer of the Year
This category celebrates small or medium-sized employers that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing apprentices within their organisation.
Shortlisted SME employers:
- Property Tectonics
- Park View Group Practice
- MGF
Large Employer of the Year
This category celebrates large employers that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing apprentices within their organisation.
Shortlisted large employers:
- Northern Care Alliance
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- William Hare
- Tilbury Douglas
Learning and Development Coach of the Year
This category celebrates individuals who have provided invaluable support to apprentices as a Learning and Development Coach and show a real passion for helping apprentices navigate their working and learning journey.
Shortlisted Learning and Development Coaches:
- David Evason, School of Science, Engineering and Environment
- Hannah Melia, School of Health and Society
- Heidi West, School of Health and Society
Apprenticeship Support Colleague of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding University of Salford staff members who have provided invaluable support to apprentices and have shown a passion and commitment in their role.
Shortlisted support colleagues:
- Jennie Sherlock, School of Health and Society
- Jonatan Berhane, School of Health and Society
- Debra Jackson, School of Health and Society
Apprenticeship Programme Lead of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding Programme Leads who show a passion and commitment in their role and, from planning to delivery, ensure apprentices receive the support they need to succeed.
Shortlisted Programme Leads:
- Bethan Haeney, Physiotherapy
- Scott Haverly, Chartered Surveyor (Building Surveying pathway)
- Tahmina Hussain, Biomedical Science / Healthcare Science Practitioner
Apprenticeship Programme Team of the Year
This category celebrates outstanding Programme Teams who show a passion and commitment in their role and, from planning to delivery, ensure apprentices receive the support they need to succeed.
Shortlisted Programme Teams:
- Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship
- Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship
- Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
The countdown to National Apprenticeship Week begins...
Congratulations to our shortlisted apprentices, alumni, employers and university staff. We're looking forward to celebrating your hard work and commitment at our awards ceremony on Thursday 13 February, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact our team by emailing apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk.
In the meantime, relive last year's Apprenticeship Awards below.