Chance to celebrate 'generation great'

Nominations are now open for the 9 key categories – Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by MBDA UK Ltd), Higher Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Rolls-Royce plc), Graduate of the Year (sponsored by Airbus), Skills Champion of the Year (sponsored by BAE Systems plc), Skills Innovation of the Year (sponsored by GetMyFirstJob), SME Investment in Skills (sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover) , Training Partner of the Year (sponsored by EAL),  Technician of the Year (sponsored by The Royal Academy of Engineering) and Diversity in Engineering supported by WISE

Firmly established as a key date in the calendar and recognised as industry’s night of the year – the Semta Skills Awards, to be held at London’s Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, on Wednesday March 8th, are considered to be the most prestigious of the year.

Those wishing to nominate themselves, a colleague or a business should go to www.semta.org.uk/skillsawards and complete their online application before nominations close at Midnight on Wednesday November 30th.

Alison Parkes, chief operating officer of Semta, said: ”This is a fantastic opportunity for companies and individuals to be recognised on the national stage. There is wonderful work being done on a daily basis by apprentices and those dedicated to skilling their businesses and this country

“The Semta Skills Awards gives us all the chance to tell the World about the exceptional talent in our country; to shout about your achievements and to celebrate ‘generation great’ the young skilled men and women that will help our economy grow.”