The seventh annual Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards once again shone a spotlight on our county’s apprentices – and the businesses and organisations, training providers and schools that support their journey – recognising the huge contribution they make to our county’s economy across a wide range of sectors.
Around 170 guests attended a fantastic celebration evening on 18 May 2023 at the iconic Williams Racing Confreence Centre to hear the winners and highly commended finalists announced. They are listed below.
Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
Winner:
- Joshua Read-Strahan – Apprentice Sports Coach, Ignite Sport UK
Highly commended:
- Cameron Bastable – Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Timmy Blake – Palace Maintenance Assistant, Blenheim Palace
Advanced Apprentice of the Year
Winner:
- Cerys Massey – Clinical Services Administrator, Woodstock Surgery
Highly commended:
- Emilia Callaghan – Events and Hospitality Apprentice, Blenheim Palace
- Kelly Huggard – HR Coordinator, Blenheim Palace
Higher / Degree Apprentice of the Year
Winner:
- Chez Bousfield – CAHMS Service Improvement Coordinator, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Highly commended:
- Wendy Matshazi – Learning and Development Lead, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Elliot O’Brien – Architectural Apprentice, Jessop and Cook Architects
Special Recognition Award
Winner:
- Tiffany Hickman – Finance Apprentice, Blenheim Palace
Highly commended:
- Jamie Kavanagh – Insight Analyst, Oxfordshire County Council
- Katie Sweet – Apprentice Technician, JDE Banbury
Rising Star Award
Winner:
- Lucy Parsons – Apprentice Finance and Accounting Technician, University of Oxford
Highly commended:
- Fi Thomas – Commercial Procurement Apprentice, Oxford City Council
- Jasmine Williams – Spa Apprentice, Minster Mill, Andrew Brownsword Hotel Group
Shining Star Award
Winner:
- Danielle Hoare – HR & Communications Officer, Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford
Highly commended:
- Jessica Aguirre – Trainee Claims and Inquests Officer, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Nairne Barker – Business Development Executive, Abingdon & Witney College
Apprenticeship Ambassador Award
Winner:
- Grace Robinson – Apprentice Mechatronic Technician, JDE Banbury
Highly commended:
- Grace Dawson – EPA Coordinator, Explosive Learning Solutions
- Jamie Kavanagh – Insight Analyst, Oxfordshire County Council
Careers Champion Award
Winner:
- Claire Christiansen – Careers Lead, Larkmead School
Highly commended:
- Andrew Hemming – Assistant Head Teacher, Chilworth House Upper School
- Jackie Mustoe – Careers Lead and Exams Manager, Carterton Community College
Inspiring the Future Employer of the Year
Winner:
- Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Highly commended:
- Explosive Learning Solutions
- Hill Group
Training Provider Individual Award
Winner:
- Sonia King – Pre-apprentice Training Co-ordinator, ACE Training
Highly commended:
- Emma Corless – Learning and Development Manager, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Iwona Elliott – Learning and Development Lead, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (Less Than 250 Employees)
Winner:
- Oxfordshire Youth
Highly commended:
- FMB Oxford
- Williams Jet Tenders
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (250 or More Employees)
Winner:
- Oxfordshire County Council
Highly commended:
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Taylor & Francis
Oxfordshire Apprentice of the Year
Winner:
- Joshua Read-Strahan – Apprentice Sports Coach, Ignite Sport UK