The winners of the 2021 Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards have been announced at a special event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.

The ceremony, supported by headline sponsor (SGS), at the home of Bristol City FC and the Bristol Bears rugby side last Thursday (November 25), celebrated the best and brightest learners in the region and the companies helping them succeed.

The event was hosted by radio presenter Paris Troy. winners included individuals and organisations from a wide variety of sectors - from engineering to hospitality - who have managed to succeed despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Yusra Shaeik, a technician with Bristol-based IT services and support business Dial A Geek, was named Outstanding Apprentice of the Year in the Technology, Digital and Creative Sector category, as well as the overall Bristol and Bath Apprentice of the Year.

Utilities firm Wessex Water was named Large Employer of the Year (250 employees and over) while Wick-based accountancy firm FD Works won the prize for Small-Medium Employer of the Year (less than 250 employees).

Bristol-based Professional Apprenticeships was crowned Training Provider of the Year.

View our gallery of photos from the Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards 2021

An award was also presented on the night to Bristol City Council's Chris Mitchell for outstanding contribution to apprenticeships in Bristol and Bath.

Wessex Water, which had five apprentices shortlisted for an award, posted on social media after the event that it was “honoured” to be named Large Employer of the Year.

Professional Apprenticeship tweeted that its whole team “couldn’t feel prouder” of being recognised as Training Provider of the Year.

All of the winners of the 2021 Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards

Bristol and Bath Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by

Yusra Shaeik, Dial A Geek

Outstanding Contribution To Apprenticeships In Bristol and Bath, sponsored by

Chris Mitchell, Bristol City Council

Large Employer of the Year (250 +), sponsored by

Wessex Water

Small-Medium Employer of the Year (1-249), sponsored by Caspian Networks

FD Works

Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year, sponsored by and

Professional Apprenticeships Ltd

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Young Recruit, sponsored by

Ollie Sheppard, Wessex Searches

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Technology, Digital and Creative Sector, sponsored by

Yusra Shaeik, Dial A Geek

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service, sponsored By

Thomas Bailey, The Swan Hotel

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Health, Wellbeing, Care and Education, sponsored by BusinessLive

Katie Morris, Co-op Funeral Care

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Construction, sponsored by

Julian Rinsche, Complete Carpentry Contractors Ltd

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Business, Administrative and Financial Services, sponsored by Weston College

Phyllis Barter, 299 Lighting

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Public Services, sponsored by

Scott Carpenter, Hindhayes Infant School

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year - Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and Electrical, sponsored by

Tara Biggs, GKN Aerospace

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