The IET Apprentice and Technician awards recognise the excellent contribution and commitment that apprentices and technicians make to engineering or technology. They also aim to raise the profile of the high quality work they contribute to engineering organisations.
The prizes are awarded in three categories: an apprentice, a technician and an Armed Forces technician. Entries must be submitted by 27 May 2016 and the three winners will be announced at the IET Achievement Awards Ceremony, which will take place in London on 16 November 2016.
Alongside a winner’s trophy, there is a cash prize of £1000 for each winner and two years free membership of the IET. The apprentice prize also includes payment of the technician professional registration application fee.
Winners are judged on their engineering and technical ability - for example, in developing a product, service or process - their knowledge and understanding and their efforts in promoting engineering, whether in schools, through volunteer work or as role models.
Linda Deleay, IET Awards & Prizes manager said: “The contributions that apprentices make to our industry are invaluable, yet they are not often recognised. The IET wants to showcase the hard work and dedication that apprentices and technicians bring to engineering and ensure that we continue to support future generations. These awards give us the perfect opportunity to give credit where it is due.”
