Sponsored by Persimmon Homes, Carlisle College hosted its third annual awards this Spring. The awards are dedicated to celebrating talent and hard work amongst apprentices. It’s also an opportunity to recognise the tremendous support our students receive from their apprenticeship employers and tutors.
Our talented students supported the evening with catering, entertainment and photography. A delicious meal was prepared and served by our catering and hospitality students, live entertainment was provided by our Music students, and our Media students captured the celebrations on camera.
The evening was supported by several local businesses, who each sponsored an award. The winners of the evening were:
Apprentice of the Year, supported by Persimmon Homes.
Isabelle Smith, AJM Decorating
Best Newcomer, supported by Autoexel Ltd
Fox Morgan, Lamond's Painting & Decorating
Most Improved Apprentice, supported by Wannop Ltd
Jonathan Pearson, Benson Accountants
Employer Choice, supported by the Cumberland
Sophie Jackson, Eco Genics Ltd
Outstanding Achievement at End Point Assessment, supported by NOCN Group
Jordon Slater, Ian Gibson Associates
Construction Apprentice of the Year, supported by DMB Building Ltd
Isabelle Smith, AJM Decorating
Technical Services Apprentice of the Year, supported by Cavaghan & Gray
Andrew Oliver, G, D & M Dunglinsons
Professional Services Apprentice of the Year, supported by H&H Insurance Brokers
Chloe Dalzell, Benson Accountants
Apprentice Choice - Staff Recognition Award, supported by SIAS
Simon Bell, Carlisle College Senior Training Advisor in IT
Small Employer of the Year, supported by Ballard PR Agency
Lamond's Painting & Decorating
Medium Sized Employer of the Year, supported by CITB
David Allen IT
Large Employer of the Year, supported by Mindful Education
David Allen
Best Workplace Mentor (as nominated by Apprentices), supported by Benson Accountants
Samantha Dalton, The Cumberland
Lifetime Contribution Award
Ian MacDonald of Persimmon Homes
Isabelle Smith won not one but two awards this year, taking home both Construction Apprentice of the Year and Overall Apprentice of the Year. Here’s what Isabelle’s employer, AJM Decorating Limited had to say…
“AJM Decorating Limited is incredibly proud of our apprentice, Isabelle Smith, for being awarded both Apprentice of the Year and Construction Apprentice of the Year at Carlisle College. Her dedication, professionalism, and passion for the trade have been outstanding, and this recognition is thoroughly deserved. We are committed to supporting apprentices like Izzy as they grow into the future of our industry.
“We’ve watched Izzy grow in confidence and skill throughout her apprenticeship,” said Adrian Morris, Managing Director at AJM Decorating Limited. “She brings a positive attitude to every job, and her attention to detail is second to none. These awards are a well-deserved recognition of her hard work.”
Congratulations to our well deserving finalists and winners!
Carlisle College would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in making the awards possible. A special thank you also goes to students and staff for their hard work in making the apprenticeship awards another success.