Three North East firms and five young workers have been honoured with awards at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020.
The annual awards highlight businesses and individuals that have showed great success during their apprenticeships, an achievement that has been particularly hard during the pandemic.
The regional finals were held this week with virtual ceremonies taking place across the country on Monday.
More than 1,100 entries were received 海角视频 firms and the North East had three companies picking up awards.
Housing association Home Group took home the British Army Award for Large Employer of the Year, with County Durham Fire and Rescue Service highly commended in the same category.
Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust also picked up a prize after winning the The QA Award for Macro Employer of the Year.
Meanwhile, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service received the Accenture Award for Recruitment Excellence. Home Group was highly commended in this category.
Along with the three firms winning awards, a host of individuals were also awarded prizes for their hard work during their apprenticeships.
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The AstraZeneca Award for Intermediate Apprentice of the Year was won by Robert Carter from Newcastle Building Society.
The BT Award for Advanced Apprentice of the Year winner went to Joseph Little from South Tyneside Homes. Nicholas Waddle from Newcastle Building Society was highly commended.
The Royal Navy Award for Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year was awarded to Tyler Mckeown from Sterling Pharma Solutions, with Jessica Clark from WSP highly commended.
The Lloyds Banking Group Award for Rising Star of the Year winner went to Jordan Brosnan from Coca-Cola European Partners. Simon Pettett from Wander Films was highly commended.
And the Royal Air Force Award for Apprentice Champion of the Year was won by Paula McMahon from Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd.
Apprenticeships are a major cornerstone of the Chancellor's Plan for Jobs, which has been designed to help the economy recover from the pandemic. Through the sceme £1.6bn will be invested in improving employment schemes, training and apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Gillian Keegan said: “Huge congratulations to all of the regional winners. The National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the range of exciting apprenticeships available across so many industries including digital, health, construction and the public sector.
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“Apprenticeships are a great way of attracting new talent, helping to make sure employers of all sizes have access to the skills they need to grow. They will play a vital role rebuilding our economy after the pandemic, transforming businesses and revitalising local communities.
“I wish all the winners the best of luck for the final virtual award ceremony in November.”