Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2027

Employer Awards

Small Employer of the Year (<50 employees) – Sponsored by Cormac

Medium Employer of the Year (50 – 250 employees) – Sponsored by Cornwall Opportunities

Large Employer of the Year (>250 employees) – Sponsorship Available

Employer of the Year Awards are presented to employers who offer outstanding apprenticeship programmes that offer learners exceptional quality and opportunities in the infancy of their careers, setting the benchmark for others to follow.

Mentor of the Year Award

Mentor of the Year – Sponsorship Available

The Mentor of the Year Award recognises outstanding workplace and academic mentors who go above and beyond to support apprentices throughout their journey. Whether they are colleagues, line managers, training advisors, lecturers or tutors, this award celebrates those who provide exceptional guidance, encouragement and expertise, helping apprentices succeed and experience a high-quality start to their careers.

Cross-Sector Awards

Rising Star – Sponsored by Cornwall Manufacturers Group

An award, introduced as part of the 10-year anniversary event, that will recognise an Apprentice under the age of 21 who has made exceptional contributions to their employer, enjoyed a fantastic start to their quality career and displayed admirable commitment to academic studies.

Achiever of the Year – Sponsorship Available

Recognising apprentices who have overcome personal challenges or adversity to successfully complete their apprenticeship training and make valuable contributions to their employer. Apprentices from the sector categories above will be automatically entered for this award if their nomination shows evidence of such achievement.

Cornwall’s Apprentice of the Year 2027 – Hertzian

The top-three nominees from all apprentice categories will be automatically shortlisted for this award. The apprentice that judges score highest across the whole event will scoop the coveted title of Cornwall’s Apprentice of the Year 2027.