Celebrating success with the E.ON Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
National Apprenticeship Week at E.ON has been an incredible celebration of skills, growth, and opportunity.
From insightful webinars with the Department for Education to inspiring school visits where our apprentices shared their journeys, it’s been a week dedicated to learning, recognition, and development.
A big part of the week was our E.ON Apprenticeship & Skills Awards event – a fantastic event honouring the outstanding talent within E.ON.
Over 300 apprentices, mentors, leaders, and supporters gathered at the Coventry Building Society Arena to celebrate our 50 finalists and nine exceptional winners, chosen from a record-breaking 280+ nominations. Categories included Apprentice Ace, Mentor of the Year, Development Network Champion, and Skills Playmaker, showcasing the incredible impact apprentices and mentors have across the business.
Beyond the awards, the event was energised with inspirational speakers. Tim Campbell, the first-ever winner of The Apprentice and adviser to Sir Alan Sugar, shared his remarkable career journey. Chelsea Pitman, Head Coach of Nottingham Forest Netball, presented awards and offered valuable insights from her sporting experience. Meanwhile, our Skills Zone was buzzing as colleagues explored new opportunities for personal and professional growth, while engaging with other sectors of the business.
Congratulations to our winners!
🏆 Apprentice of the Year – Intermediate: Sam Wilson
🏆 Apprentice of the Year – Advanced: Rochelle Gannon
🏆 Apprentice of the Year – Higher: Amarah Ismail
🏆 Apprenticeship Ace: Mitchell Cook
🏆 Apprenticeship Ambassador: Bal Atwal
🏆 Apprenticeship Mentor: Marylin Bradshaw
🏆 Development Networks Champion: Laura Caccetta
🏆 Mentor of the Year: Graham Donoghue
🏆 Skills Playmaker: Lakh Kallar
Bal Atwal, Early Careers Talent Expert at E.ON UK, shared: "What an event! The E.ON Apprenticeship & Skills Awards are a special moment to recognise and celebrate the dedication and achievements of our apprentices. It’s also a time to appreciate the unwavering support from our mentors and colleagues. These awards highlight the vital role skills development plays in driving our business forward and reinforce our commitment to continuous learning and growth."
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National Apprenticeship Week is all about celebrating the power of apprenticeships in shaping careers and building the future. At E.ON, we’re proud to invest in talent, champion skills development, and support the next generation of energy leaders.
Here’s to another year of success, growth, and opportunity!