The Engineering Trust Annual Awards
submit your nominations
Celebrating 2026
~ The 2026 Awards Timeline ~
Nominations Deadline: 15th November 2026
Judging: The Month of January 2027
Endorsements & Nominee Statements: 3rd January 2027
Invitations: Sent The Month of January 2027
~ Celebration and Presentation Evening ~
25th February 2027 (5:30pm)
at
The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, CV35 0BJ
Nomination Forms
Have YOUR say at our Annual Awards Celebrating 2026
(apprentice award)
THE trevor woodger award for progression 2026
THE trevor woodger award for progression 2026
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Eligibility Requirements:
An ex-apprentice who completed their apprenticeship with ETT.
A current apprentice who is at least 12 months (9 months, if Level 2 apprentice) into their apprenticeship.
Nominations can be from a current or former employer, work colleague or ETT team member.
An endorsement is then requested, ideally from a current or former manager/mentor/employer. Person nominating will need to provide details for whoever can endorse. We will contact the endorser and apprentice for an endorsement and nominee statement, respectively.
(employer award)
THE above and beyond award 2026
THE above and beyond award 2026
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Eligibility Requirements:
Nominations can be from a current or former apprentice, an employer, a work colleague or an ETT team member.
After a nomination is received the nominee and employer will be contacted for a nominee statement and an endorsement, respectively.
(EMPLOYER AWARD)
THE Apprentice employer of the year award 2026
THE Apprentice employer of the year award 2026
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Eligibility Requirements:
Nominations can be from the company itself, a current or former apprentice, an employee, or an ETT team member.
Any nomination must evidence how the whole organisation is committed to apprenticeships (variety, flexibility and diversity).
Evidence the support given to apprentices with focus on aspects beyond the basic requirements for operating an apprenticeship scheme (organisational/ departmental support, dedicated mentors, training for mentors, wider team inclusion).
Explain how apprenticeships have brought positive benefits to the business.
Explain why the business is a great place to work (career progression - personal development).
A member of the senior management team will be contacted for a supporting statement. Please ensure they are aware of the nomination.
Judged by:
Judged by:
Judged by:
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HOW TO NOMINATE SUCCESSFULLY
Not sure on the our nomination process? Need a refresher? Follow the link below (clicking the arrow) to our “News & Stories” post which helps you know: how to nominate, whether you or an apprentice is eligible for nominating, who judges nominations, how to make the most of your nomination and more!
1) APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognises and celebrates an apprentice who is either in learning or completed an apprenticeship in 2026. The winner of this award would have excelled and progressed on track, if not completed ahead of schedule. Their standard of work, both within their role and learning would have exceeded expectations and they continually demonstrated an outstanding attitude towards the apprenticeship.
This award is internally nominated by the Training Officers and TESA Lecturers only – therefore there is no nomination form below…
2) TREVOR WOODGER AWARD FOR PROGRESSION
This award recognises and celebrates a current or ex-apprentice who has made significant progress in their job role or career to date. The person receiving this award displays a consistently high level of effort and enthusiasm within their work and/or learning. Their personality and attitude make them a great employee and work colleague and their actions have a real impact within the business, allowing them to progress within their career, either in the short or long term.
Trevor Woodger MBE was a Training Officer at ETT and passed away in 2020. He helped countless people begin and advance their career in Engineering, Trevor was awarded an MBE in 2003 for services to Engineering Education.
3) APPRENTICE EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognises and celebrates an employer’s commitment, contribution and dedication to their apprenticeship programme.
4) ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
This award recognises and celebrates an apprentice mentor or manager who has consistently gone above and beyond for apprentices. This could be someone who currently manages and mentors apprentices, helped an individual to achieve their apprenticeship or someone who has facilitated the training of multiple apprentices over the years.