SEMTA SKILLS AWARDS 2017: Sector To Celebrate Generation Great
16/09/2016 Enginuity
The engineering and advanced manufacturing sectors are being invited to put their companies and employees on the map - and celebrate generation great, at the Semta Skills Awards 2017.Nominations are now open for the 9 key categories - Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by MBDA UK Ltd), Higher Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Rolls-Royce plc), Graduate of the Year (sponsored by Airbus), Skills Champion of the Year (sponsored by BAE Systems plc), Skills Innovation of the Year (sponsored by GetMyFirstJob), SME Investment in Skills (sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover) , Training Partner of the Year (sponsored by EAL), Technician of the Year (sponsored by The Royal Academy of Engineering) and Diversity in Engineering supported by WISE
Firmly established as a key date in the calendar and recognised as industry's night of the year - the Semta Skills Awards, to be held at London's Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, on Wednesday March 8th, are considered to be the most prestigious of the year.
Those wishing to nominate themselves, a colleague or a business should go to www.semta.org.uk/skillsawards and complete their online application before nominations close at Midnight on Wednesday November 30th.
Alison Parkes, Chief Operating Officer of Semta said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for companies and individuals to be recognised on the national stage.
"There is wonderful work being done on a daily basis by apprentices and those dedicated to skilling their businesses and this country
"The Semta Skills Awards gives us all the chance to tell the World about the exceptional talent in our country; to shout about your achievements and to celebrate 'generation great' the young skilled men and women that will help our economy grow."
Nominators are invited to read the awards criteria carefully and make their submissions as soon as possible.
There are five key reasons why entering the Semta Skills Awards is a great opportunity:
*Judges are leading professionals in the sector, the awards provide a unique opportunity to showcase your work and be judged by industry leaders
*Reputation Builder throughout the industry
*Benefit from vast PR exposure and media coverage - we spread news of achievements far and wide with Media Partners The Telegraph, regional and industry press and social media
*Career and professional development - the awards are widely recognised by employers in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector, all finalists and winners receive a badge of honour for their CV and are recognised at our glittering awards ceremony
*Inspire the next generation of engineering professionals by sharing your learning journey and experiences
Table sales and seats have already being secured by some of industry's biggest brands together with numerous SMEs to network and celebrate these crucial sectors that are key to the UK economy.
To reserve your table, enquire about sponsorship opportunities or for further information on how to enter please visit www.semta.org.uk/skillsawards
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