Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Recognising the accomplishments of university apprentices and their supporters

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Photo by Catherine Photography

As the year drew to a close, we came together to celebrate the University's annual Apprenticeship Awards, held on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at the stunning Rhodes House. 

The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of our apprentices, alongside the invaluable support of their line managers and training providers. With over 130 nominations received across five awards categories, this year represented our most engaged Apprenticeship Awards to date. This growing participation reflects the University's strong commitment to apprentices and their development, and demonstrates the increasing recognition of apprenticeships within our community. 

A strong advocate of apprenticeships, Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey opened the ceremony for the third consecutive year. Her continued support adds a special and meaningful touch to the event, and we are extremely grateful to her. With the involvement of external stakeholders and local organisations supported through our Levy scheme, the event was once again a great success.

Congratulations to all our winners for setting such a high standard and inspiring the next generation of apprentices. 

View the photos from the event here. 

Share your favourite moments on social media using #2025OUApprenticeshipAwards and help us celebrate the incredible talent of our apprentices, managers and training providers. 

 

Winners and Highly Commended 2025

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This award celebrates the achievements of apprentices undertaking Level 2 & 3, including Technicians. 

 

Winner Becson Ody, Business Administrator Apprentice - BioEscalator (MSD)
Highly Commended

Josh Franks, Business Administrator Apprentice - Blavatnik School of Government (SSD)

William Pullen, Laboratory Technician Apprentice - BioEscalator (MSD)

 

 

 

This award category celebrates the achievements of apprentices undertaking Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7, including Technicians.

 

Winner Jacqueline Vieira, Coaching Professional Apprentice - Nuffield Department of Medicine (MSD)
Highly Commended

Emma Sullivan, Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner Apprentice - Bodleian Libraries (GLAM)

Isabelle Thacker, Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice - Department of Chemistry (MPLS)

 

 

This category celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact and contribution, progressed in their career, or secured permanent role, demonstrating strong future potential. 

 

Winner Joe Day, Business Administrator Apprentice – Department of Paediatrics (MSD)
Highly Commended

Rajeev Pal, Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprentice - Department of Engineering Science (MPLS)

Scarlett Large, Business Administrator Apprentice - Department of Politics and International Relations (SSD)

 

 

This category celebrates  line managers/ mentor or colleague who have shown outstanding support to their apprentices.

 

Winner Tamara Feltrin, Senior Finance Officer - Biology Department (MPLS)
Highly Commended

Catherine Ashby-Guest, Laboratory Training and Development Manager - Nuffield Department of Population Health (MSD)

Amanda Nicolle, IDRM Communications and Events Officer - IDRM Paediatrics (MSD)

 

 

This category celebrates external Training Coordinators and Tutors who have gone above and beyond their role to support their apprentices.

 

Winner Jane Mallion, Apprenticeship Advisor - University of Kent
Highly Commended

David Hardy, Lecturer - CSR Group

Sheila Greenman, Tutor/Assessor - Abingdon & Witney College

 

 

Find out more about the benefits of hiring an apprentice and the professional development opportunities available to current members of staff.

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