Herefordshire Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2026 award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate employers' commitment to the development of their staff through apprenticeships.
Eligibility criteria
Any business registered or trading in Herefordshire who has employed an apprentice who has completed their apprenticeship programme since July 2024 can enter the awards.
What the entry should demonstrate
The winning employer will demonstrate commitment to excellence in skills development through high quality training support to their apprentices in a way that enables long-term business growth and sustainability.
What the judges are looking for
Judges are looking for employers that deliver excellence in apprenticeships through:
- Effective partnership working with their training provider/s
- Providing meaningful development opportunities to support apprenticeship achievement
- Enabling apprentices to develop beyond their current role
- Identifying and supporting opportunities for apprentices to progress
Award categories
Apprentice Employer of the Year Micro (1-9 FTE)
For employers with one to nine FTE employees.
Apprentice Employer of the Year Small (10-49 FTE)
For employers with 10 to 49 FTE employees.
Apprentice Employer of the Year Large (50+ FTE)
For employers with 50 or more FTE employees.
Nominations
Submit your nomination for an Apprentice Employer of the Year category
