Congratulations as finalists for Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards are revealed
The finalists have been announced for the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2026 that celebrate the hard work of our apprentices, their mentors and employers.
The awards feature 14 categories, recognising the achievements of apprentices and the role of employers and training providers in developing future talent.
They are a showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.
The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on September 24 at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough.
Guests will arrive from 6:45pm for a welcome drink sponsored by the Holiday Inn, ahead of an evening of networking, dinner, and award presentations.
The awards have attracted a strong range of nominations from across Peterborough, with a particularly high standard of entries this year.
Each submission was carefully assessed by our panel of judges against strict criteria to determine this year’s finalists and, ultimately, the winners.
The rigorous judging process highlighted the impressive achievements, dedication and impact demonstrated by this year’s nominees.
Meet our finalists:
Intermediate Apprentice
Isabella Hayward, Serenity Loves, Achievement Training and Skills
Leoni McDougall, Allison Holmes, Inspire Education Group
Advanced Apprentice
Elliott Riddell, Moore East Midlands, Starting Off
Jessica Collen, Serenity Loves Ltd, Achievement Training and Skills
Lewis Mitchell, Evolving Networks Ltd, Babington
Mohammed Siddique, The Beeches Primary School, Inspire Education Group
Rebecca Richard, Peterborough Day Nursery, Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd
Higher Apprentice
Arthur Johnston, Anglian Water, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Ella Hudson, ADA – Aspire Achieve, Inspire Education Group
Kelly Howes, Compare the Market, Makers
Shay Markham, Hampton Vale Primary Academy, Inspire Plus
Degree Apprentice
Emma Foyle, Moore East Midlands,Kaplan
Harry Dorken, Paragraf Limited, Anglia Ruskin University
Isabel Clay, Anglian Water, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Leaha Orrell, Dalbergia Consulting Limited, University of the Built Environment
Construction Apprentice Sponsored by Clegg Construction
Alfie Frisby-Stokes, Massingham Electrical, Inspire Education Group
Isabel Clay, Anglian Water, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Leoni McDougall, Allison Homes, Peterborough Regional College
Michael Martin , Northdown Property Services, Inspire Education Group
Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice Sponsored by Baker Perkins
Chris Patrickson, Vogal Group Ltd, Inspire Education Group
David Shepperson, Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Ltd, Inspire Education Group
Jack Clark, AMK Fresh Ltd, part of AM Fresh Group, Inspire Education Group
Robbie Rogers, Stirling Maynard, ARU Peterborough
Health or Public Service Apprentice
Ria Ferreday-Brown, Fulbridge Academy, Inspire Education Group
Samuel Sequerah-Salmon, Little Miracles Charity, Roehampton University
Professional Services Apprentice
Charlotte Bradford, Buckles Solicitors LLP, Darma
Lottie Jackson Moore East Midlands, Kaplan
Madiyah Malik, Buckles Solicitor LLP, Damar
Skye Knott, Buckles Solicitor LLP, Damar
Technology and Digital Apprentice
Ben Wright, Evolving Networks Limited, BPP
Harry Dorken, Paragraf Limited, Anglia Ruskin University
Mentor
Ben Wright, Evolving Networks Limited, BPP
Michalina Jonczyk, Blackberry House Day Nursery
Michelle Smith , Greencore, QA with Northumbria University
Apprentice Ambassador Sponsored by Inspire Education
To be announced
SME Employer
Blackberry Childcare Group
Dalbergia
Evolving Networks Limited
Marlor Tooling
Quai Administration Services Ltd
S C Electrical Contractors
Serenity Loves Ltd
Spirit Federation of Schools
Stars Day Nurseries Ltd
Large Employer Sponsored by Allison Homes
To be announced
Training Provider / Programme
Inspire Education Group
Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd
Thank you to our judges:
Nicola March, Employment and Skills Manager - CPCA Helen Dighton, Human Resources Manager - Paragraf Andrew Pakes, MP - Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Peterborough Mr Christopher Walkinshaw DL, Deputy Lieutenant - Cambridgeshire Mark Brear, Director - EML Electrical