Apprenticeship Award Winners 2023 

The Annual North Devon College Apprenticeship Awards recognise and reward the exceptional work and results gained by employers and apprentices who work alongside North Devon College. 

The Awards celebrate the very best employers, apprentices and apprenticeship champions across the region, highlighting those whose creativity, commitment, experience and strong leadership has helped them achieve success.

North Devon College prides itself on its long-standing partnerships with employers, who see the value of apprenticeships and life-long learning. The employer-focused awards are given solely on merit, and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and investment of time and training of their apprentices.

The winner’s include:

Apprentice Employer of the Year (SME) – Littledart Fulfilment

Apprentice of the Year (Large Employer) – Crediton Milling

Apprentice of the Year (SME) – Riley Watts from Uptons C&S LTD

Apprentice of the Year (Large Employer) – Darren Hughes from Crediton Milling

Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships (Individual) – Donna Lucas from Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust

Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Apprenticeships (Employer) – P.Deare Carpentry & Joinery LTD

Lifetime Achievement Award – Carol Golland  from Kudos