Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2026: Finalists revealed

This year’s awards feature 14 categories, recognising both the achievements of apprentices and the vital role played by employers and training providers in developing future talent – a true showcase of the region’s apprenticeship success stories.

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, who continue to invest in and celebrate the achievements of apprentices across the region. We’re proud to share some of their thoughts and insights below, alongside a little more about the organisations supporting this year’s awards.

Clegg Construction has more than 90 years’ experience in the construction industry, delivering projects across a wide range of sectors. The company is committed to developing skilled teams and supporting the next generation of talent.

Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion, provides innovative food processing solutions to manufacturers worldwide and has long-established apprenticeship and graduate programmes, helping to develop future talent across engineering, manufacturing and other areas.

The campaign has 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.

Their expertise and dedication have been invaluable in selecting a group of finalists that truly represent the passion, talent, and ambition driving apprenticeships across the region.

We extend our sincere thanks to our judging panel: 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

Winners will be announced at a live awards ceremony on Thursday, September 24 at 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.

Find out more

For more details about the event visit www.peterboroughapprenticeshipawards.co.uk.

For any further inquiries or interest in presenting one of our awards as an event sponsor, please contact our event manager, Haroldine Lockwood, at [email protected]

Join us as we applaud the remarkable achievements of Peterborough apprentices and the businesses championing them!

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