Judges will be looking for evidence that contributions or ideas have been adopted and implemented as a permanent solution by the employer. To achieve a top score there should be evidence of tangible benefits i.e. improved efficiency, cost savings, increased sales, added value etc.

Judges will be looking for a combination of academic achievement and academic improvement throughout the apprenticeship. Top scores will not only be awarded to nominees with the best grades, but those who have overachieved by their own standards, from where they were at the start of their apprenticeship programme.

This area considers skills and qualities that the Apprentice has brought to their role in addition to the basic requirements of their employer. Those achieving top scores will have gone above and beyond the call of duty to evidence great team working or commitment and may be mentoring others or helping the organisation to promote their Apprenticeship programme.

Judges will score the value the Apprentice has added to their team, organisation or community and consider any adversity or personal challenge the apprentice has overcome.