The achievements of local employers and their Apprentices have been recognised at the 2015 Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards.
The event was hosted by 2BR/ The Bee’s managing director Simon Brierley at Themis, the Apprenticeship and business training provision of Burnley College.
Simon Jordan, director of Themis, said: “The Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards are our way of acknowledging the entrepreneurial skill, enthusiasm and commitment that is so prevalent in our local businesses. We are very proud to acknowledge this and applaud it.
Burnley-based aerospace manufacturer, Safran Aircelle was crowned winner of the judge's choice Themis Inspire and Achieve Award for their commitment to Apprenticeship and training programmes over the last 12 months.
Other award winners included:
Apprentice of the Year AwardWinner: Megan Taylor, Contact Burnley, Burnley Borough Council
Trainee of the Year AwardWinner: Declan McKavett, Happy Faces Nursery
Inspiration AwardWinner: Chris and Andy Speakman, Speakman Contractors
Skills and Development AwardWinner: Silentnight
Apprenticeship Development AwardWinner: The Senator Group
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