Congratulations to the Winners
Winners were hailed for their ‘inspirational achievements’ when the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards were announced on 15 May at at a ceremony with dignitaries, organisers, guests, employers, and education and training providers.
Dorset Chamber and Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) held the annual celebration of success with sponsorship from manufacturing firm Superior.
The winners were:
Dorset Supported Intern of the Year 2025: Alfie Blake – BCP Council | SWRAC
Dorset Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2025: Morgan Simpson – Nusura Thai Fire Kitchen | Bournemouth and Poole College
Dorset Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2025: Jack Lant – Poole Accident Repair | RWC Training and Skillnet
Dorset Higher Level Apprentice of the Year 2025: Aleasha Ellis – Bluebird Care | t2 group
Dorset Degree Level Apprentice of the Year 2025: Sarah Matthias – University Hospitals Dorset | Bournemouth University
All Categories, Winners & Finalists
Supported Internship Award
Winner: Alfie Blake – BCP Council | SWRAC
Finalist: Bethany Barber – Ferndown Plus | Bournemouth and Poole College
Finalist: Lewis Finch – Iford Golf Centre | SWRAC
Finalist: George Whitford – Carlton Hotel | SWRAC
Intermediate Level Apprenticeship Award
Winner: Morgan Simpson – Nusura Thai Fire Kitchen | Bournemouth and Poole College
Finalist: Amelie Stone – Riversmeet Gymnastic Club | Bridgewater and Taunton College
Finalist: Jake Thomas – Heatric | Bournemouth and Poole College
Advanced Level Apprenticeship Award:
Winner: Jack Lant – Poole Accident Repair | RWC Training and Skillnet
Finalist: Isabelle Kearnan – Motion Control Products | Bournemouth and Poole College
Finalist: Leslie Mason – Babcock International | Paragon
Higher Level Apprenticeship Award:
Winner: Aleasha Ellis – Bluebird Care | t2 group
Finalist: Cassidy Maidment – Charter Tech Ltd | Bournemouth and Poole
Finalist: Laura Mackay – Bridmet | SWATPro
Degree Level Apprenticeship Award:
Winner: Sarah Matthias – University Hospitals Dorset | Bournemouth University
Finalist: Kirsten Bland – NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board | Bournemouth University
Finalist: Rachael Webber – Battens Solicitors | University of Law