East Kent Apprenticeship Awards 2019 winners revealed at The Yarrow in Broadstairs

cbritcher@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 09:14, 12 March 2019 | Updated: 09:16, 12 March 2019

The inaugural gala night for a major new business awards has taken place - recognising the value of apprenticeships.

The East Kent Apprenticeship Awards took place to recognise the individuals, businesses and organisations that are championing apprenticeships in the east of the county.

More than 80 people gathered to discover the winners at The Yarrow Hotel in Broadstairs - a venue owned and operated by the EKC Group which uses the plush venue as an opportunity to give youngsters and apprentices at its colleges the chance for some valuable work experience.

Winners show off their awards at the inaugural East Kent Apprenticeship Awards at The Yarrow in Broadstairs (7698962)

The evening was hosted by Kent Online’s Chris Price, and the winners were announced across 12 categories, including the coveted East Kent Apprenticeship Champion of the Year award.

Creative and digital agency, Pillory Barn, organised the awards in association with EKC Group.

Managing director of Pillory Barn, Miranda Chapman, said: "It was great to see so many people gathered together to celebrate apprenticeships. From the achievements of young people to the businesses championing this valuable route into employment, it was a wonderful evening.”

Awards were held at The Yarrow in Broadstairs - owned and operated by the EKC Group

Paul Sayers, executive director of strategy and partnerships at EKC Group said: “It was a delight to see the apprentices and employers being recognised and celebrated. We’d like to thank every employer and provider who put forward nominations and congratulate all of those who won.”

Discovery Park, Pfizer, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and the KM Media Group all supported for the awards.

The winners were: