Exeter College honours leading apprentices

Ceremony back after covid

Exeter College has honoured a number of outstanding apprentices and employers across the country in its first in-person event since the pandemic.

Hosted at Sandy Park by Radio Exe's Brad Hardware, who is an apprentice at the college, along with fellow apprentice Amy Kyme from Devon County Council, guests heard from speaker Brendon Prince, founder of the water safety charity Above Water who last year paddleboarded the entire coast of mainland Britain, setting five world records in the process.

Samantha Wilson, head of apprenticeships at Exeter College, said: "The Apprentice and Employer Awards overflowed with Exeter College's values of ambition, collaboration and energy. It was an absolute pleasure to celebrate our apprentice and employer success. A huge thank you and well done to our hosts, Amy and Brad, for leading the event so professionally with enthusiasm." 
 
Jasmine Amphlett, winner of Digital and Data Apprentice of the Year, said, “The Exeter College apprentice awards were a great experience! I was overwhelmed when I was announced the winner and it was amazing to be able to share that moment with my dad - who is also my boss - who I couldn’t have done it without! I extend a big thank you to my Exeter College tutor Kate Beale who was always so helpful throughout my apprenticeship.”  

 
 L3 Sporting Excellence Apprentice Meg Davies from Exeter Chiefs was given a special recognition award; Inspiring Apprentice of the Year. Meg has overcome many barriers and challenges to excel in her professional rugby career. Her success is evidenced by the fact she was unable to attend the awards evening in person as she was in Lisbon playing for the Wales 7s team.  
  
Meg Davies shared, “I am very proud to have won this award. I would like to thank those at Exeter College that have helped and supported me over the last few years, including Ben, Morven, Nigel, Sam and many more.”   
 
Devon Partnership Trust were awarded Outstanding Contribution to Apprenticeships. This glowing recognition was given to celebrate the trust’s exemplar Apprenticeship provision which has grown significantly over the years.  
 
Luke Moss, Account Manager for Devon Partnership Trust at Exeter College said, “DPT are a fine example of how to fully utilise their levy. This is easily represented with their high calibre Apprentices and colleagues throughout the Trust. It has been a joy to behold how this partnership has developed over the years. We thank Paul, his wonderful team, the wider workforce and their Apprentices for all their commitment and outstanding achievement.”