23rd April 2026 | Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Pro Apprenticeships Awards 2026.
This year’s entries have been nothing short of outstanding. Across every category, we have seen apprentices who have gone above and beyond, individuals who have not just completed a qualification, but genuinely transformed their organisations, their teams, and themselves.
To every finalist: making it to this stage is a real achievement. You should be incredibly proud.
The winners will be revealed on the evening of 23rd April at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol. Below are the finalists for each award category.
Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice of the Year
- Megan Hargrave-Smith, SpiderGroup
- Melanie Da Cunha, Care Momentum
- Emilia Storer, Chalkhill Blue
- Ella Townsend, Aurora Dental Clinic
- Megan Michael, Cool Ventures
- Chloe Pavey, Talking Stick Digital
- Garyanna Parchment, SN Clinic
- Imogen Tincknell, Arthur David
- Kaysha Davies, Co&Co
- Ethan Thompson, Family Wise
- Imogen Lester, Hobsons Choice
Marketing Executive of the Year
- Isaac Legg, Dancing Badger
- Morgan Miles, The Wye Clinic
- Toby Jones, Visit Somerset
- Ruth Potter, Colne Saddlery
- Guy Clement, Three Cherries
Marketing Campaign of the Year
- Ella Townsend, Aurora Dental Clinic
- Bethany Goddard, Bristol City Council
- Ethan Thompson, Family Wise
- Elise Harwood, Avon Valley Adventure Park
- Imogen Lester, Hobsons Choice
- Melissa Gould, Strawberry Fields Hair Design
Content Creator of the Year
- Daphne Kalaitzis, SpiderGroup
- Bethany Goddard, Bristol City Council
- Ann-Marie Dearing, Premier Seeds Direct Ltd
- Elise Harwood, Avon Valley Adventure Park
- Harry Ayres, Recharge Fitness
Business Administrator / Customer Service Apprentice of the Year
- Chloe Wileman, Stratique Limited
- Maisie O’Hare, Numatic International Ltd
- Isabelle White, Numatic International Ltd
- John William Lebray, My Apartments
- Emily Williams, Excellect
- Isobel Rawlinson, Queensbury Products
- Juliet Banaszczyk, Nebula IT
- Ava Weeks, Mobius
Associate Project Manager of the Year
- Melissa (Millie) Nelmes, PRG Consulting
- Sarah Hardy, Diamond Rail Services
- Tobi Hall, Queensbury Products
IT Apprentice of the Year
- Laila Ba, Triangle Networks
- Cristian Adomako, TRG Solutions
- Joshua Clements-Ford, TRG Solutions
- Miles Bergin, SRD Technology
- Scott Harrill, Planglow Ltd
- James Fisher, IQ Mobile
Software Development / Data Apprentice of the Year
- Max Parish, Sixty Seconds
- Michael Smithson, Keyloop
Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year
- Ruby Churchill, Kudos
- Alicia Hutchings, Shirley’s Hair Salon
- Florence Wallis, KJM
- Ava-Mae Saunders, Sarah Hodge Chard
Education / Safeguarding Apprentice of the Year
- Tanishya Rigney, RESET
- Aylie Latchford, RESET
- Ashriel Gardner, Peabody Group
- Leah Williamson, Olympus Academy Trust
Leadership Apprentice of the Year
- Rebekah Gaylard, Mercy Ships
- Tiffany Wilkey, Safe & Sound Homes
- Emma Wheeler, Pyronix Ltd
- Benjamin Jinks, HC Legionella Ltd
Management Apprentice of the Year
- Amie Agate, Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice
- Danielle Warman, Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice
- Emily Humphries, Citizens Advice North Staffordshire
- Claire Jackson, HC Legionella
Best Mentor Award
- Sarah Caulfield-Ware, Care Momentum
- Bobbi Seymour, SpiderGroup
- Kelly Webb, Bristol City Council
- Carmen Dobre, Citizens Advice North Staffordshire
- Jordan Stachini, Co & Co
Apprenticeship Ambassador Award
- Olivia Mawditt, Motorsport UK
- Oliver Shaw, Dublo Studios
- Daisy Brimble, The Somerset Toiletry Co
- Emily Gordon, Simply Made Marketing
Rising Star Award
- James Desmond, Nisbets
- Emilia Storer, Chalkhill Blue
- Melanie Da Cunha, Care Momentum
- Maisie O’Hare, Numatic International Ltd
- Harry Ayres, Recharge Fitness
- Grace Clarke, The Progress Group
- Jensen Akerman, TRG Solutions
- Ellie Brown, Gingersnap Models
- Garyanna Parchment, SN Clinic
- Ava Weeks, Mobius
- Ava-Mae Saunders, Sarah Hodge Chard
- Kaysha Davies, Co & Co
- John William Lebray, My Apartments
Resilience & Growth Award
- Aylie Latchford, RESET
- Imogen Tincknell, Arthur David
- Lee Tebby, Axis First
- Melissa Nelmes, PRG Consulting
- Caitlyn Elderidge, Jessie May
- Aidan Martin, Olympus Academy Trust
- Sarah Hardy, Diamond Rail Services
Above and Beyond Award
- Chloe Pavey, Talking Stick Digital
- Ashriel Gardner, Peabody Group
- Rebecca Barker, Comply 365
- Kaysha Davies, Co & Co
Gamechanger Award
- Amelia Davies, Excellect
- Toby Jones, Visit Somerset
- Imogen Lester, Hobsons Choice
Employer Innovation Award
- Avon Valley Adventure Park
- Three Cherries
- Nebula IT
- TRG Solutions
Commitment to Apprenticeships
- Chalkhill Blue
- Care Momentum
- Olympus Trust
- Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice
- Excellect
- SN Clinic
- TRG Solutions
Salon of the Year
- KJM Salons
- Kudos
- Sarah Hodge Chard
SME Employer of the Year
- Mobius
- Care Momentum
- Premier Seeds Direct Ltd
- Three Cherries
- Talking Stick Digital
- Queensbury Products Ltd
- Recharge Fitness
- Nebula IT
- Avon Valley Adventure Park
Large Employer of the Year
- Comply 365
- Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice North Staffordshire
- Nisbets
A huge congratulations to all of our finalists.
We look forward to celebrating with you on the night. The Pro Apprenticeships Awards exist to shine a light on the work that often goes unseen, the dedication, the progress, and the impact that apprentices and their employers make every single day.
See you on 23rd April.