About the Award
The Apprentice of the Year Award recognises the efforts of a new starters within EEMUA Member and Associate companies, giving a chance for them to demonstrate their communication skills, engineering application and leadership in their specialism.
This award has two categories:
Apprentice of the Year Award for Corporate Members
Apprentice of the Year Award for Associate Companies
Entry requirements
Candidates must:
1. Be currently enrolled in a degree or craft apprenticeship, or have completed one within the last 12 months.
2. Currently work for an EEMUA Member company or Associate member. (They cannot have worked for an EEMUA Member company or associate member prior to enrollment onto their apprenticeship).
How to Enter
The awards will open mid-March. The application consists of three parts and candidates must submit the following before the 31 July 2026 deadline:
1. An Express an Interest Form, which will be used to confirm their eligibility;
2. A Candidate Entry Form , which contains fixed questions to allow a sound comparison for the award.
3. A 10-minute video presentation, on a topic of the candidate’s choosing.
For further guidance, refer to the Submission Guideline.