SOME of Worcestershire’s best apprentices, employers, training providers and schools are in line for glory at this year's Worcestershire Apprentice Awards.

Finalists in each category, businesses and guests will attend the awards event at 6.30pm, on Thursday, November 17 at the Tree Tops Pavilion, West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley, when the winners in each category will be announced.

The awards will be presented by business owner and winner of the first series of BBC’s The Apprentice, Tim Campbell, with a limited number of tables and spaces still available. Seats cost £85 each and a table of 10 can be bought for £800.

Twelve awards will be given out this year and as well as those that recognise the apprentices and their employers, four of the categories to be awarded celebrate those who support apprentices. The evening will culminate in the two overall awards from all other winners: Worcestershire Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award and the Worcestershire Apprentice of the Year award.

Gary Woodman, chief executive of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Worcestershire’s employers provide a fantastic amount of support to apprentices across the county. The four apprenticeship employer awards recognise local businesses’ superb contributions to the development of our future workforce. I look forward to celebrating the successes of all finalists at the awards on November 17.”

Cllr Dr Ken Pollock, cabinet member with responsibility for economy, skills and infrastructure at Worcestershire County Council, added: “The Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards evening is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate local businesses’ contributions to our county’s apprentices. I look forward to celebrating the successes of employers who have committed to apprenticeships and I would encourage any local business to consider the benefits of hiring an apprentice.”

To book a table or secure a seat at the awards, email awardsbookings@worcestershire.gov.uk.