Celebrating Our Apprentices At The 2025 Awards Event

Liela Sheppard . Apprentice of the year 2025 . Award generously sponsored by Gooding Accountants. Liela was dedicated throughout the apprenticeship programme, constantly meeting deadlines without fail despite  health challenges resulting in several hospital appointments. She dedicated time to extended research on theories/models developing a wide knowledge on Management theory.

She has applied her learning in her job role and also got promoted during the apprenticeship programme and in addition, Liela studied and passed both Maths and English  functional skills. She arranged her wedding and got married. and is now progressing well on her Level 7 Senior Leader. Liela encourages others to start their own learning journey and is a wonderful ambassador for apprenticeships 

Cosmin Zagarin- Awarded the Inspirational Apprentice Award 2025 kindly sponsored by NFU Mutal Warminster .  Cosmin is celebrated for an extraordinary feat: gaining an apprenticeship after overcoming a multitude of significant barriers. This journey speaks volumes of his exceptional courage, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to building a brighter future

English is Cosmin's 3rd language . In order to complete his apprenticeship, he also needed to achieve Math's and English at level 2 ( the equivalent of a GCSE grade 4 )  It was challenging due to the language barrier but  Cosmin never gave up . At each attempt  he came back with more determination. until he succeeded Cosmin didn't have the most confidence at the start , he was the one who would sit quietly and just listen  in training sessions . Over time he blossomed doing his apprenticeship and learned to have confidence in his ability which helped him progress at work. He was really humbled by winning the award , he truly didn't expect it 

The Safeguarding award was generously sponsored by Marka training and development Ltd

Lauren Hatton is recognised for her actions in supporting and safeguarding her colleagues , in particular one apprentice whom she supported with both personal and metal health issues. She made the workplace a safe space where the apprentice was able to achieve their apprenticeship . She showed compassion and empathy and followed safeguarding guidelines helping the apprentice to overcome perceived difficulties . She continually encouraged while constructively  challenging and stretching the apprentice to build their confidence and resilience . Her communication with MT+ throughout was excellent while maintaining confidentiality  

  Employer of the year 2025 award was proudly sponsored by Botany Farm and awarded to Dextra Lighting 

Dextra-  is recognised for its outstanding dedication to internal talent progression. Their innovative decision to establish and successfully run an apprenticeship programme accessible to every colleague, regardless of their current role or tenure, showcases a profound belief in continuous development. By leveraging apprenticeships as a core strategy, they are empowering existing staff to acquire new qualifications, enhance their expertise, and advance their careers, thereby enriching their workforce, boosting morale, and cultivating a vibrant, learning-centric culture throughout the entire company.

Special Award for Promotion of Apprenticeships: This award kindly, sponsored by Clarkes Railings and Panels of Warminster    Acknowledges a person or group who has significantly boosted the profile of apprenticeships in our community. 

David has consistently encouraged people to get involved with Apprenticeships and take advantage of the career building opportunity's that they offer . 

Once on the apprenticeship programme David was incredibly supportive . He showed an interest in each individuals progress and learning needs , often allowing extra time during the working day to complete apprenticeship work. He also encouraged peer working and support creating a feeling of belonging and inspiration among his apprentices 

At MT + we always enjoy celebrating with our apprentices their amazing successes throughout the year. We see stories of achievement , resilience, promotion, courage and determination every day and its important that the individual successes are recognised and celebrated . This year we offer our grateful thanks to Warminster school for hosting the awards event and the hard work of Lisa Cook and her team in helping to  make it such a memorable afternoon for everyone  

We look forward to our next celebration in 2026