THE best and brightest apprentices in Notts have been rewarded for their work at an awards ceremony.
Awards in eight categories were handed out at East Midlands Conference Centre.
The event was organised by the Notts Training Network to celebrate the achievements of people who had done well in work-based learning. After the awards were handed out, the overall winner was named as Olivia Herman.
The 22-year-old from Bulwell was given a trophy and a £1,000 cheque. She was also a winner in two other categories – personal achiever of the year and progression learner of the year.
The winner of each category also received a trophy and £300 of vouchers, while runners-up got a trophy and £100 of vouchers.
Thursday's event followed a university graduation-style ceremony at which apprentices from across the county received certificates. The awards were backed by the Duke of York and Universities Minister David Willetts.
The Post has been calling on firms to take on apprentices as part of its Get Notts Working challenge. In a 100-day period last year, 230 new posts were created at city and county firms.
