Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and the Lincolnshire Public Service Compact are delighted to be working in partnership to host the Greater Lincolnshire Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2026.
The deadline for making an application is 5pm, Thursday 2 April, 2026.
The four categories for entries are:
- Greater Lincolnshire Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
- Greater Lincolnshire Apprentice Employer of the Year Award 2026
- Greater Lincolnshire Skills Partnership of the Year Award 2026
- Greater Lincolnshire Rising Star Award 2026
Award winners will need to demonstrate commitment, excellence in skills development and a clear drive to support both professional and personal success and growth through apprenticeships and skills programmes.
The winning champions will be announced on Wednesday 10 June, 2026 4pm to 6pm at The Drill, Unit 1 Free School Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EY.
All shortlisted applicants will receive a Highly Commended Certificate to acknowledge their achievements.
The Skills Partnership and Apprentice Employer of the Year awards can be completed by a third party with the consent of the nominee. Entries for both these categories will require a third party endorsement to support the application.
Key dates:
- Deadline for completed application forms: 5pm Thursday 2 April 2026
- Shortlisting and final judging: 6 April to 24 April 2026
- Decisions communicated by email to applicants: Monday 4 May 2026
- Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Queries with regards to the Greater Lincolnshire Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2026 should be directed to employmentandskills@lincolnshire.gov.uk.