The Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards 2025 is taking place on Wednesday 8 October. The day concludes with an evening dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate the outstanding individuals and organisations that are shaping the future of the industry. Be prepared for a night of glamour and recognition as we honour those who have made significant contributions.
Nominations will open on 5 May and close on 20 June.
All nominations will then be judged by our industry partners and the shortlist will be notified ahead of the awards ceremony, allowing plenty of time to make arrangements for tickets, travel, and accommodation.
Award categories available for nomination:
Water Industry Apprentice of the Year Award
In recognition of an individual understanding an apprenticeship (at any level) in the Water sector whose achievements and passion have inspired others. The nominee must have completed/will complete their apprenticeship between October 2024 and October 2025 to be eligible.
Energy from Waste Industry Apprentice of the Year Award
In recognition of an individual understanding an apprenticeship (at any level) in the Energy from Waste sector whose achievements and passion have inspired others. The nominee must have completed/will complete their apprenticeship between October 2024 and October 2025 to be eligible.
Power Industry Apprentice of the Year Award
In recognition of an individual understanding an apprenticeship (at any level) in the Power sector whose achievements and passion have inspired others. The nominee must have completed/will complete their apprenticeship between October 2024 and October 2025 to be eligible.
Gas Industry Apprentice of the Year Award
In recognition of an individual understanding an apprenticeship (at any level) in the Gas sector whose achievements and passion have inspired others. The nominee must have completed/will complete their apprenticeship between October 2024 and October 2025 to be eligible.
Attraction, Recruitment Campaign or Initiative of the Year Award
In recognition of a project, campaign or initiative which has delivered significant impact in the awareness of the sector/shown increase in applicants in the organisations itself, or for the wider sector benefit. The campaign/initiative must have taken place in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Award
In recognition of a project, campaign or initiative which have been implemented to drive Diversity and Inclusion throughout an organisation/and or the wider sector. The campaign/initiative must have taken place in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Training Provision of the Year Award – for Micro/Small training organisations (2-50 employees)
In recognition of the delivery of either an in-house or training provider led training provision which has delivered positive impact on learning experience, professional development or personal performance. The training provision must have taken place in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Training Provision of the Year Award – for Medium/Large training organisations (50+ employees)
In recognition of the delivery of either an in-house or training provider led training provision which has delivered positive impact on learning experience, professional development or personal performance. The training provision must have taken place in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Skills Collaboration Initiative of the Year Award
In recognition for a project, campaign or initiative by two or more organisations which has significantly benefited learning and development in the organisations themselves, or for the wider sector benefit. The campaign/initiative must have taken place in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Employer of the Year Award
In recognition for an organisation that demonstrated dedication to its workforce, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture and creating a stimulating and supportive work environment.
Additional awards:
There are two additional awards available which we won’t be accepting nominations for. The shortlist for these awards will be decided by the judging panel when they are reviewing all nominations.
Outstanding Contribution
This award will be presented by Energy & Utility Skills to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Utilities Sector.
Helen Hawkins – Apprentice of the Year
In Memory of Helen Hawkins, this prestigious award is presented to one of the winners of the industry specific ‘apprentice of the year award’ who has shown outstanding commitment to their apprenticeship and employer.