The winners of Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026
Overall Apprentice of the Year Award
Archie Ellis - HR Smith Group
Apprentice of the Year - Advanced Level
Archie Ellis - HR Smith Group & Bethany Mason - Avant Garde Salon
Apprentice of the Year - Higher Level
Winner
Mick Seabourne - KGD Ltd
Highly commended
Antonio Guerri - Wye Valley NHS Trust
Apprentice of the Year - Degree Level
Winner
Jake Fosterjohn - Herefordshire Council
Highly commended
Daniel Kent - Herefordshire Council (Awaiting image)
Endeavour Apprentice of the Year
Finlay Yeomans - Royston Davies Ltd
Most Valued Contribution of the Year
Ryan James - Allpay Ltd
Employer of the Year - Small Business Category
Environmental Management Solutions
Employer of the Year - Large Business Category
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Mentor of the Year Award
Shaun Farrell - 2 Counties Construction Ltd