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Babington News - 17 09 2025

Celebrating Excellence: The Babington Apprenticeship Awards 2025

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Celebrating Excellence: The Babington Apprenticeship Awards 2025

As part of the first-ever Knovia Group Apprenticeship Awards 2025, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our learners and employer partners at the Babington Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

This milestone recognises the outstanding commitment, growth, and impact of apprenticeships across the professional services sector. Together with our fellow Knovia Group brands Paragon Skills, Shaping Lives, and Tempdent, we are showcasing the transformative role that apprenticeships play in shaping careers and strengthening organisations.

https://vimeo.com/babington/review/1119348252/9e8f10abc0

Honouring Employer Excellence

Behind every successful apprenticeship is a committed employer. This year, two outstanding organisations stood out for their dedication to nurturing talent and embedding apprenticeships into their workforce strategies.

Professional Services Levy Employer of the Year – BT Group
For their ongoing commitment to apprenticeships both internally and externally, offering opportunities to employees while also supporting the wider sector through their levy. Find out more about their nomination here:

https://vimeo.com/babington/review/1119347139/8fdf7749f0

Professional Services SME Employer of the Year – HSE (Health & Safety Executive)
For their investment in apprenticeships that have strengthened both divisional and individual capability across the organisation. Find out more about their nomination here:

https://vimeo.com/babington/review/1119347683/72502b7178

Celebrating Learner Achievement

Apprenticeships are about unlocking potential and creating opportunities for growth. This year’s winners have demonstrated remarkable dedication, resilience, and achievement throughout their programmes.

Professional Services Learner of the Year (16–24) – Alexandra Waites, Lloyds Banking Group
For her outstanding commitment and results while completing her programme. Find out more about their nomination here:

https://vimeo.com/babington/review/1119346621/dbaf87d989

Professional Services Learner of the Year (25+) – Rhys Bailey, Royal Mail
For his professional development and achievements throughout his apprenticeship journey. Find out more about their nomination here:

https://vimeo.com/babington/review/1119348979/71ec168b1e

A Group-Wide Celebration of Impact

The Babington Apprenticeship Awards form part of the wider Knovia Group Apprenticeship Awards 2025, where learners and employers across care, childcare, dental, and professional services are recognised for their excellence and contribution.

Together, these awards celebrate the shared mission of Knovia Group brands: to empower people and businesses through transformative learning and development.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all our winners and finalists. Your achievements inspire us all and highlight the vital role apprenticeships play in building stronger futures for learners, employers, and communities.

Missed the awards?

Catch the highlights and discover more about the incredible achievements across the Knovia Group by watching the full awards video on their YouTube channel.