Apply now for the National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards 2026 Deadline: 22 May 2026

East Midlands employers and apprentices - Showcase Your Apprenticeship Success!

Are you an employer in the East Midlands making a real impact through apprenticeships and skills? This is your opportunity to gain recognition for the difference you’re making - locally and nationally.

Delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions, these awards celebrate businesses that are strengthening local communities, developing talent, and driving regional growth through apprenticeships. From small businesses to growing enterprises, your contribution to the local skills landscape matters.

Why employers should Apply

• Gain regional recognition for your business and team

• Highlight how your business is supporting the local workforce and economy

• Strengthen your reputation as an employer of choice in your community

• The chance to progress to the national ceremony, showcasing your region on a bigger stage

• Free to enter – all applications are submitted via the awards website

Key Dates

• May 2026: Applications open, with webinars offering guidance and tips available on the awards website.

• Friday 22 May 2026: Application deadline

• October 2026: Nine regional ceremonies celebrating local winners

• Wednesday 25 November 2026: National awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London

How to Get Involved

• Visit the awards website to explore categories and submit your application

• Share your success story – how your business is making a difference locally

• Encourage your apprentices or staff to apply or be nominated

• Join the conversation on LinkedIn using @Apprenticeships and #SkillsAwards2026

Not Sure If Your Business Should Apply?

If your organisation has:

• Invested in apprenticeships to build skills and retain talent

• Made a positive impact in your local area

• Supported apprentices to grow and succeed

• Making a positive contribution to the East Midlands community

  
  

…then you have a story worth sharing.

Don’t miss your chance to represent the East Midlands and showcase the impact of our business. Apply today and celebrate the very best in apprenticeships and skills in your region.