2021 award accepted by Linda Masterman

Apprentices and businesses from a variety of industries have been celebrated for their achievements through Havant and South Downs College’s (HSDC) annual National Apprenticeship Week awards.

With 11 categories ranging from Apprentice of the Year to Outstanding Investment in Employee Development, the awards acknowledge all the work which has been put in throughout the year to train the workforce of the future.

The 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships has taken place this week, and HSDC has been sharing the love through virtual presentations to recognise our apprentices and employers.

Gemma Palmer who took home the Rising Star Award Gemma said: “I’d say absolutely go for it! It opens up so many opportunities, everyone has been so encouraging and helpful with everything. I couldn’t have had a better experience.”

For the second year in a row, Southern Co-op was recognised in the awards as it won Outstanding Investment in Employee Development. Last year it scooped Large Employer of the Year award.

Here is the full list of awards handed out by HSDC during National Apprenticeship Week 2022:

• Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2021/2022 – Nicci Bailey – Colten Care
• Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2021/2022 – Emma Quance – Growing Places
• Higher Apprentice of the Year 2021/2022 – Charley Curtis – Kelvion (Read more in our News section)
• Rising Star Award 2021/2022 – Gemma Palmer – Colten Care
• Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace 2021/2022 – Darcey Sillett – Coffin Mew
• Exceptional Dedication and Commitment to English – Michael Ngo – Fullers
• Exceptional Dedication and Commitment to Maths – Jane Romer – ENGIE
• Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2021/2022 – ENGIE
• New Business Partnership – The Queens Hotel (Read more in our News section)
• Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships – ACP Freight
• Outstanding Investment in Employee Development – Southern Co-op