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  • Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards

    Topics:
    • Employment and skills programmes (including apprenticeships), 
    • Employment programmes

    The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026 were launched on Monday 1 September 2025.

    Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026

    Applications for the NI Apprenticeship Awards opened on 1 September 2025 and the awards ceremony will be taking place 25 March 2026, at Titanic Hotel.

    Caoimhe Archibald and Frank Mitchell
    L-R – Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and compere of the NIAA2026, Frank Mitchell

    2026 Apprenticeship Awards Categories

    The 2026 categories are outlined as follows, please go to the relevant link to submit a nomination:

    • Apprentice of the Year (AOTY) Award
    • Higher Level Apprentice (HLA) of the Year Award
    • Public Sector Apprentice (PSA) of the Year Award
    • Large Employer in partnership with their Training Provider Award
    • SME in partnership with their Training Provider Award
    • Public Sector Employer (PSE) in partnership with their Training Provider Award
    • Mentor Award

     

     

    2025 Awards

    • Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2025

    2024 Awards

    • Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2024

       

     

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