Showcasing some of the very best of businesses across the south west, the finalists have been announced for the Excellence in Business Training Awards 2019, supported by Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership.
Hosted by CCB Training, part of The Cornwall College Group, Elaine McMahon, principal and chief executive, said: “We were absolutely amazed by the number of applications this year.
“I’d like to thank all the companies from across the south west who took the time to submit nominations. We would also like to thank our judges who had a tough decision, as everyone who applied deserves recognition for their commitment to training.”
The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges made up of some of the region’s most experienced business professionals. Sue Hook from Sapience HR commented: “It is an absolute privilege and an honour to be a sponsor and judge for the awards. We believe that a business will only ever be a success if the people within that business are also a success. People power is all too often the unrecognised and unharnessed, asset of a company.”
The winners of the ten categories will be announced at a festival-style awards ceremony at The Cornish Tipi Weddings, near St Kew on July 18. If you’d like to attend you can purchase tickets for just £60 plus VAT each by calling 0800 731 7594 or by emailing hello@ccbtraining.co.uk.
Finalists
Outstanding Commitment to Apprenticeships Small (1-50 employees)
Sponsored by Cornwall Apprenticeships
- Carefree
- St Austell Town Council
- Whyfield
Outstanding Commitment to Apprenticeships Medium (51-249 employees)
Sponsored by Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (Clos LEP)
- Baker Toms
- Ocean Housing Group
- West Pharmaceutical Services
Outstanding Commitment to Apprenticeships Large (250+ employees)
Sponsored by CCB Training
- Corserv
- Eden Project
- Pendennis Shipyard
Young Apprentice of the Year (16-18 years old)
Sponsored by Business Cornwall
- Amber Fry – Seasalt Cornwall
- Jai Clemes – West Pharmaceutical Service Cornwall
- Levi Mitchell – RG Kellow
Professional Apprentice of the Year (19+ years old)
Sponsored by the Centre of Housing Support (CHS)
- Charlie Penhaligon – RRL
- Joseph Meridew – Seasalt Cornwall
- Kelly O’Toole – Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Skills Apprentice of the Year (19+ years old)
Sponsored by Pirate FM
- Daniel Cook – Babcock International
- Ross Harvey – RG Kellow
- Lauren Carlyon– DS Smith Packaging
Rural Apprentice of the Year (19+ years old)
Sponsored by a local charity announced on the night
- Ben Watts – Cormac Solutions
- Benjamin Edwards – CH & RJ Jordan and Son
- Megan Lowman – Eden Project
Outstanding Commitment to Training Small (1 – 50 Employees)
Sponsored by Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Skills Hub
- Hodgsons
- RG Kellow
- Whyfield
Outstanding Commitment to Training Medium/Large (51+ employees)
Sponsored by Unlocking Potential
- A&P Falmouth
- Ocean Housing Group
- Pendennis Shipyard
Individual Champion to Staff Development
Sponsored by Sapience HR
- James Hampton – Seasalt Cornwall
- Janine Laity – Frugi
- Michelle Pearce – RRL
