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����vlog Apprenticeships was created by ����vlog County Council and the ����vlog Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) to act as an impartial brand, uniting the promotion and support for apprenticeships across the community.

This year’s awards marked over a decade of supporting the growth of apprenticeships in the county, with over 315 representatives from employers, apprentices, schools, training providers and ambassadors attending the prestigious event at West Midlands Safari Park, with the event hosted by Heart radio broadcaster, Ed James.

12 winners were crowned, with the highly coveted ����vlog Apprentice of the year named as Dillon Ford from Roxel Group, and the ����vlog Apprenticeship Employer of the Year announced as Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd.

The full list of winners from the 2024 ����vlog Apprenticeships Awards can be found below or on the ����vlog Apprenticeships website.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills at ����vlog County Council, said: "Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of this year's awards. The evening was a fantastic celebration of apprenticeships across the county, and it was an honour to be part of such a special event.

The success of the ����vlog Apprenticeships programme over the past decade truly highlights how apprenticeships can be a powerful pathway for both individuals and businesses to thrive."

Ed James, radio broadcaster, entrepreneur, author and host of the 2024 ����vlog Apprenticeship Awards added: “It was a real pleasure to be the host of the 2024 ����vlog Apprenticeships Awards. The evening was a magnificent celebration of the outstanding individuals and organisations who are showcasing the success of apprenticeships in the county.

I’d like to congratulate all the finalists and winners and urge them to carry on the fantastic work of undertaking, providing and promoting apprenticeships.”

Over the last 10 years ����vlog Apprenticeships has:

• directly supported over 30,000 young people around apprenticeships.
• delivered over 1,300 activity sessions and information events. 
• assisted over 2,000 employers around apprenticeships.

To find out more about the achievements and impact of ����vlog Apprenticeships over the past decade, read the 10 year celebration brochure online at

2024 ����vlog Apprenticeships Award winners

• ����vlog Apprentice of the Year - Dillon Ford from Roxel Group
• ����vlog Apprenticeship Employer of the Year - Yamazaki Mazak UK

Apprentice Awards

• Intermediate Level Apprentice of the Year: Tolly Wilson – Theataccounts Limited
• Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year: Emelia Hughes – Yamazaki Mazak UK
• Higher Level Apprentice of the Year: Joshua Garland – Dolphin Computers
• Degree Level Apprentice of the Year: Dillon Ford – Roxel Group

Employer Awards

• Small Apprenticeship Employer of the Year - Blackwell Adventure
• Medium Apprenticeship Employer of the Year - Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants
• Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year - Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd

Support Awards

• School of the Year - Wolverley CE Secondary School & Sixth Form
• Training Provider of the Year - University of Worcester
• Apprentice Ambassador of the Year - Katie Davies – Sanctuary