BUSINESS
AWARDS
2024
THURSDAY 13TH JUNE
18:30 - 22:30
WINTER GARDENS, WESTON-SUPER-MARE
This year’s event takes place at the Winter Gardens on Thursday 13th June, and will celebrate the excellence of our apprentices, trainees, and learners that completed an industry placement - as well as recognising the work of our business network.
OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Our Nominees
- Bristol Port Company and Alex Tanner
- Elborough Care Services and Joshua Reynolds-Hailing
- North Somerset Council and Darcey Winter
- Dandara Living/Shared Apprenticeships and Diana Stan
- Kier Construction and Ben Phillips
- SJ Price Plumbing and Heating and Evan Williams
- MBDA and Lewis McKeating
- Ministry of Defence and Stefan Mills
- Visit Somerset and Maisy Hatcher
- Amey Briggs and Damien Pearcey
- Belcan and Mustafa Yuusuf
- Rotamec and Riley Burton
- Sirona Care and Health and Chloe Johnson
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Mark Catton
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and Lola Fitzpatrick
- Elborough Care Services and Joshua Reynolds-Hailing
- North Somerset Council and Daniel James
- Glendale Services and Liam Young
- Broad Street Hair and Megan Drewer
- Little Bears and Ruby Johnson
- Serenity Hair and Courtney Sharrat
- Ian Studley Cars and Freddie Webber
- Tax Assist and Shayla Ladipo
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and Lola Fitzpatrick
- Kier Construction and Ben Phillips
- Lloyds Bank and Tom Collier
- Sirona Care and Health and Chloe Johnson
- Amey Briggs and Damien Pearcey
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Mark Catton
- Yeo Valley and Pawal Swierczynski
- Paul Denning
- Katherine Bloomberg
- AmyJane Humphries
- North Somerset Council and Darcey Winter
- Visit Somerset and Maisy Hatcher
- Rotamec Engineering Solutions and Riley Burton
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LAST YEARS WINNERS
Our 2023 Business Awards were a huge success, recognising over 25 learners and businesses who study or work with Weston College.
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-32-min.jpg)
Business, Finance and Professional Services Apprentice of the Year
Thatchers Cider
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-33-min.jpg)
Construction Apprentice of the Year
Ashton Scaffolding Services
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-34-min.jpg)
Digital Apprentice of the Year
Visit Somerset
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-36-min.jpg)
Service Sectors Apprentice of the Year
Weston College
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-37-min.jpg)
Motor Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Andy Hall Cars
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-41-min.jpg)
Into Work Learner of the Year
Southern Co-op and Dunstan House Inn
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-40-min.jpg)
Industry Placement Learner of the Year
UHBW
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-43-min.jpg)
Health, Sport and Community Apprentice of the Year
Future Starts Coaching
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-42-min.jpg)
Leadership and Management Apprentice of the Year
VADO
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-39-min.jpg)
Luke Wheaton Engineering Apprentice of the Year
Rolls Royce
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-54-min.jpg)
Overall Learner of the Year
Jess from VADO
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-44-min.jpg)
Small Employer of the Year
The Ginger Pig Kitchen
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-45-min.jpg)
Medium Employer of the Year
Thatchers Cider
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-46-min.jpg)
Large Employer of the Year
Avon Fire & Rescue
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-48-min.jpg)
Inclusive Practice Employer of the Year
Puxton Park
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-49-min.jpg)
Industry Placement Employer of the Year
UHBW
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-50-min.jpg)
Work Experience Employer of the Year
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-51-min.jpg)
Pre-employment Employer of the Year
Somerset NHS Trust
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-52-min.jpg)
Traineeship Employer of the Year
Future Starts Coaching
![](https://www.weston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-01/Business%20Awards%202023-53-min.jpg)
Sustainability Partner of the Year
Burnham and Weston Energy